Yard Operative - Metals recycling at Red Kite Recruitment Group

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Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Yard Operative for their metals recycling division in Atherton. The role involves hands-on processing of scrap metals and requires compliance with site safety procedures. Ideal candidates should have experience in metals recycling and be willing to work outdoors. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive team in a predominantly outdoor work environment, ensuring safety and cleanliness in operations. Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in metals recycling, skip hire waste, warehouse operations, labour, refuse loading, maintenance or similar.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be on your feet all day.
• Ideally experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Remove attachments from metals and process scrap metals.
• Carry out tasks in line with site safety procedures and company policies.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organised work area.
• Support a small team to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Skills

Experience in metals recycling

Willingness to work outdoors

Experience with hand and power tools

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Yard Operative – Metals recycling

Company: Red Kite Recruitment Group

Location: M46, Atherton, Borough of Wigan

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Hours: Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:00

Role Summary

This role requires a hands‑on yard operative to remove attachments from metals and process scrap metals in a predominantly outdoor environment. The operative will follow site safety procedures, company policies and health and safety standards, keeping the work area clean and well‑organised as part of a small, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Remove attachments from metals and process scrap metals.
• Carry out tasks in line with site safety procedures and company policies.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organised work area.
• Support a small team to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience in metals recycling, skip hire waste, warehouse operations, labour, refuse loading, maintenance or similar.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be on your feet all day.
• Ideally experience with hand and power tools.

How to Apply

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