Yard Operative [Sovini Waste Solutions] Permanent

Are you Yard Operative looking to #BePartOfIt at one of UK’s Best Place to Work for 2022? If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group.

This position is a permanent opportunity

As a Yard Operative, you will be expected to:

• To segregate waste and recyclables by way of hand picking and trommel belt picking.
• Confirm the contents of waste and recyclable streams to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory records for waste and recyclable materials.
• Operate recycling processing equipment, including but not limited to, trommel, bailer, crusher, shredder, forks, and shovel.
• Commit to equality and diversity and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

To be successful in a Yard Operative role, the skills you will need:

• Experience of working in a similar environment.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles (including HGV lorries) in the most efficient manner.
• Experience of health and safety best practice and procedures.
• Experience of dealing with customers.
• Ability to understand and respond to both verbal and written instructions.
• Able to work in a fast-paced customer focused environment.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible approach to work and activities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to take on other responsibilities and learn quickly from others.
• Willingness to work at weekends and out of hours (on a rota basis).
• Openness to change and ability to respond to this to improve performance.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate across multiple channels including Microsoft Teams, Face to Face and Email.

Experience or Knowledge of the below would be advantageous but not essential:

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of waste management.

So if you are looking for a Yard Operative role with:

• Competitive salary - £22,688.46
• Company incentive bonus scheme.
• Hours – 43.75 per week (Monday-Saturday as required 7:00am - 6.00pm).
• 24 days holiday increasing with service.
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Group personal pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Career development opportunities.
• Corporate discount scheme.
• Staff well-being and ‘feel-good’ programme.

Apply online via our website today! We welcome applications from everyone.

Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted.

Closing date – 08/01/2023