Who are we?
Smiths is a leading provider of waste management solutions, dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable Yard Operative to join our team at our waste yard in Gloucester.
Responsibilities for the job role:
* Hand sorting and grading of scrap metals, both ferrous and non-ferrous.
* Checking loads for any quality and raising any issues to the site management team.
* Carrying out scrap metal collections from customers' premises ensuring a high level of service.
* Operating mobile and fixed plant (training will be provided once suitability has been assessed).
* Ensuring outgoing loads have been checked for quality and payloads maximised.
* Willingness to work as part of a team, ensuring all works are done safely.
* High level of housekeeping required at all times.
* Adhere to all company policies and procedures (including but not limited to those specified in the employment handbook, health and safety policy and EMS system).
* Ensure compliance within the operation area with all company procedures, statutory legislation and industry good practice.
Experience / Qualifications / Skills:
* 360 & Forklift experience preferred but not essential as full training provided.
* Must have a full driving licence.
* Prior waste/recycling or similar process environment highly advantageous.
* Enthusiastic and committed.
* Committed to improving processes and procedures and ability to embrace change as required.
What can we offer you?
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Corporate gym membership discount
* Staff discount on skip hire
* Progression opportunities
* Unlimited access to mental health support
What are our core values?
If these values align with yours you are in the right place!
* Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.
* Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.
* Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.
* Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.
* Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.
Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.
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