Yard Operator Bradford, GB

Kemira Chemicals Oy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemicals leader is seeking a Yard Operator at its Bradford site. The role involves unloading/loading goods, waste collection, and general upkeep of yard areas. Candidates should be self-motivated team players, able to handle responsibilities with minimal supervision. SAP experience is preferable, and training on the forklift will be provided. The position offers a supportive work environment, a competitive salary with benefits including a discretionary bonus and pension scheme. Apply with CV by January 9, 2026.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Clear logical thinker and effective problem solver.
• Team player to achieve site objectives.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load goods vehicles delivering raw materials.
• Collect and dispose of waste containers on site.
• Operate recyclable waste baler.
• Keep waste records up to date for audits.
• Conduct weekly stock takes on raw materials.
• Maintain tidiness of yard and road areas.
• Assist with site stores duties as required.
• Operate snow plough and gritter when required.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Team player

Forklift operation

SAP experience

Job description

Yard Operator

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

We are now looking for a Yard Operator for our Maintenance Team at the UK Bradford site.

The Bradford Maintenance Team is part of Kemira’s Manufacturing organisation within the Operations unit, which ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable production of chemical solutions that meet customer needs across industries. The unit is responsible for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards in Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality. Manufacturing plays a key role in driving performance, innovation, and collaboration across global sites.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• unloading and loading of all goods vehicles delivering and/or collecting raw materials, waste, engineering equipment and any other goods to the site.
• the collection and disposal of general waste containers and the storage/segregation of recycling waste containers on the site.
• operating the recyclable waste baler
• ensuring all waste records are kept up to date for audit and reporting purposes
• completing a weekly stock take on all raw materials and liaising with the site planner to maintain correct levels
• general upkeep and tidiness of the yard and road areas
• assisting with site stores duties as required
• during winter months, you will be operating the snow plough and gritter on site roadways when required.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• the ability to take onresponsibility, be self‑motivated and work with minimal supervision to complete your day to day activities
• a clear logical thinker and effective problem solver with the ability to make decisions
• a team player who works with others co‑operatively to achieve site and business objectives
• ability to operate a counterbalance forklift truck (training provided)
• SAP experience preferable

What you can expect from us:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• An attractive salary and benefits package including a discretionary bonus and attractive pension scheme
• Challenging, interesting and varying tasks with training and development within the role allowing you to develop your expertise and grow professionally

Please apply with CV no later than 9 January 2026.