Yard Operative, Barnsley
Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm
£26,436.80 per annum
Barnsley
Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, Temp to Perm
Industrial, Outdoor Labour
Search Area: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Yard Operative– Barnsley
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.
Details:
- Full training and PPE provided
- Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm, no weekends!
- £26,436.80 per annum (based on 40hr working week)
- Immediate starts!
- Full-time, permanent contract available
- On-site parking
- Break out room with refreshments!
Role responsibilities:
- 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
Role requirements:
- Successful candidates MUST be looking for a long-term career
- Candidates MUST have some experience burning/welding
- Candidates must have a good attitude and be willing to learn
- Candidate must be fit and healthy due to the physical demands of the role
- Previous experience within a similar role is beneficial but not essential
- Full UK Driving License beneficial but no essential
- Experience using FLT/Overhead Cranes advantageous but not a necessity
- Candidates must be willing to complete regular drugs and alcohol tests
- Resilient ‘can do’ attitude’
- Excellent eye for details
To apply:
- Please call Amelia 01226 285888 (8am-5pm Mon to Fri)
- Text or WhatsApp ‘YARD OP’ to 07921263997
- Email your CV to Barnsley@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment and Professional (a recruitment business)
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