Facilities / Yard Operative

Cordaad Nijkerk; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing site in Clevedon is seeking a Maintenance Operator to ensure waste management and site maintenance. This hands-on role requires operational experience and offers long-term potential with excellent overtime rates. Candidates should ideally have knowledge of waste management and COSHH regulations. Suitable for residents of Clevedon or those with transport.

Benefits

Excellent overtime rates

Friendly working environment

Full training provided

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in yard work or similar hands-on roles.
• Forklift licence desired but training can be provided.
• Background in waste management is preferred.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations necessary.
• Experience with site maintenance activities required.

Responsibilities

• Organising waste into correct recycling streams.
• Controlling hazardous waste according to COSHH.
• Completing planned maintenance tasks provided by management.
• Maintaining site cleanliness and upholding first-impression standards.
• Supporting various facilities projects around the site.

Skills

Yard work or similar hands-on operational experience

Forklift licence

Background in waste management

Knowledge of COSHH

Experience with site or planned maintenance activities

Familiarity with industrial equipment

Job description

Facilities / Yard Operative Clevedon (BS21)

£14.85 per hour, excellent overtime rates. Monday‑Friday, 8am‑4pm. Long‑term opportunity with an ASAP start.

Pertemps is recruiting for a Maintenance Operator to join a leading manufacturing site based in Clevedon (BS21). This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands‑on, varied facilities and waste‑management‑focused role with long‑term potential.

The Role

As a Maintenance Operator, you will play a key part in maintaining the smooth running and appearance of the site. Working closely with the Facilities team, you’ll ensure waste streams are managed correctly and help maintain high environmental and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Organising waste into correct recycling streams and supporting environmental best practices.
• Controlling hazardous waste in line with COSHH requirements.
• Completing site planned maintenance tasks issued by the Facilities Management team.
• Maintaining site cleanliness and assisting with first‑impression standards.
• Supporting facilities projects across the site.
• Operating industrial equipment such as compactors and balers (training provided).
• Liaising with coordinators to arrange waste collections and manage on‑site waste areas.

Experience & Skills

• Yard work or similar hands‑on operational experience.
• Forklift licence desirable (training can be provided).
• Background in waste management preferred.
• Knowledge of COSHH and hazardous waste handling.
• Experience with site or planned maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment beneficial.

What We Offer

• Excellent overtime rates available.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Full training where required.
• Long‑term opportunity with an ASAP start.

Due to the location, you need to live in Clevedon or own a vehicle.

To apply, please send a current CV. If you have any questions, please reach out to Pertemps technical on 0117 929 4422 option 3.