Yard Operative, Barnsley
Monday to Friday / 8am – 4:30pm
£12.71 per hour (rising after probation period)
Barnsley
Above National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Monday to Friday, Temp to Perm
Industrial, Labourer
Search Area: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a family run business based in Barnsley.
You will be taken under the wing of experts within the Metal Recycling industry offering support and training to ensure you have a successful, long-term career within their family run business.
If you are someone who is looking for manual graft, this may be the perfect role for you.
Benefits:
- Full training and PPE provided
- Future personal and skill progression
- Full-time, permanent contract available
- On-site parking
- Break out room with refreshments!
Rate of pay:
- £12.71 per hour
- Rising after probation period
Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 8am – 4:30pm
Duties include:
- Stripping down and sorting a variety of metals, raw materials and electrical cables
- Using tools such as grinders, saws and alligator shears to prepare materials for recycling
- Dismantling transformers, switch gears and gas units
- Separating a variety of materials in a non-ferrous area
- Degassing units
- Loading and unloading materials from vehicles
- Ensure the working area is kept clean and tidy at all times
- Adhering to company procedures and health and safety standards at all time.
- Various other duties may be required once fully trained
Skills required:
- Successful candidates MUST be looking for a long-term career.
- Positive, ‘can do ‘attitude and willing to learn new skills
- Candidate must be fit and healthy due to the physical demands of the role
- Previous experience within a similar, hands on role
- Candidates must be willing to complete regular drugs and alcohol tests.
- Excellent eye for details
To apply, please either:
- Call Charlotte on 01226 285888 (8am-5pm Mon to Fri)
- Text ‘YARD OP’ to 07921263997
- Email your CV to barnsley@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment & Professional (a recruitment business).
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