Recycling Yard Operative

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Salary

£13.75 per hour / £28,600 per annum

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Hours

Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (40 paid hours per week, 1 hour unpaid lunch per day)

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Contract

Full-time, permanent

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Location

On-site, Mill Hill, NW7

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Overtime

Available + Weekends

• Free Daily Lunch

We're looking for a reliable, physically fit yard operative to join the team at our Mill Hill recycling facility. You'll play a hands-on role in keeping the yard running safely and efficiently; processing waste, operating equipment, and supporting vehicle loading and unloading operations day to day.

This is outdoor manual work. It's busy, physical, and varied. If you take pride in a well-run yard and aren't afraid to get stuck in, we'd like to hear from you.

Opportunities to grow and move upward with the business as we develop.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, separate, and process incoming waste materials to specification
• Operate compaction and processing equipment safely and correctly
• Work on waste picking and sorting lines to segregate materials by type
• Load and unload collection and delivery vehicles as required
• Jet wash the yard, vehicles, and equipment to maintain hygiene and appearance standards
• Follow all health and safety procedures and wear PPE at all times
• Support the yard supervisor with day-to-day operational tasks

What we're looking for

Essential

• Physically fit and comfortable with sustained manual labour outdoors
• Reliable and punctual — consistent attendance is essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a small team
• Comfortable working around heavy plant, vehicles, and waste materials

Desirable

• Valid UK driving licence
• Forklift truck experience (counterbalance or reach)
• Previous experience in a waste, logistics, or a yard environment