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Yard Operative

Posted 30 May 2025
Salary £12.21 - £13.10 Per Hour
LocationHetton-Le-Hole
Job type Temporary-Permanent
Industry Sector IndustrialManufacturing
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

The Company:

MTrec are currently recruiting for a renowned and respected company based in the Hetton Le Hole area. MTrec are currently looking for proactive individuals who are looking for a long term position.

As a Yard Person, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organised yard environment while managing the site’s waste streams to maximise recycling and sustainability.

MTrec are currently looking for people to start within the next 7 working days, please do not apply if you are unable to start work within that period.

The Role:

  • Managing site waste streams, including collation of cardboard and plastic for baling

  • Transferring dry mixed recycling (DMR) into designated bins and organising food waste disposal

  • Cleaning waste bins using a jet wash

  • Organising site collection bins and ensuring timely placement for collection

  • Keeping waste collection points clean to avoid pest issues

  • Emptying LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) extractions and maintaining cleanliness in the area

  • Filling the compactor with non-recyclable waste and ensuring the compactor area remains clean

  • Litter picking and sweeping yard areas to prevent blocked drains

  • Gritting the yard and car park during cold weather conditions

  • Assisting with general site hygiene tasks as needed

The Person:

  • Understanding of hygiene standards

  • Comfortable with outdoor work and manual handling tasks

  • Forklift truck licence (advantageous, but not essential)

The Benefits:

  • Free parking

  • On-going work

The Hours:

  • 07:00am – 15:00pm          

  • 15:00pm – 23:00pm

The Pay:

  • Day Shift:            £12.21 per hour

  • Back Shift:          £13.10 per hour