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Waste Yard Operative

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Greencore Group

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United Kingdom , Northampton

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Salary:

14.08 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

Shift Pattern: Sun to Thu or Wed to Sun from 06:00 - 14:30. Carry out yard duties, waste handling, site housekeeping, and operate equipment safely.

Job Responsibility:

  • Carry out day-to-day yard duties including manual handling of waste, waste segregation, unloading vehicles, and maintaining the yard area to an M&S standard
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the entire site, including sweeping, litter picking, emptying bins, cleaning smoking shelters, and cleaning around and under skips and compactors
  • Operate baling equipment, forklifts, and other MHE safely and in line with training, completing all required safety and equipment checks
  • Ensure all work is completed safely by following company health and safety policies, including chemical handling, decanting, and transport procedures
  • Work independently to a set schedule, respond to unforeseen events, and report any incidents or accidents using the correct escalation process
  • Carry out the role outdoors in all weather conditions while promoting a safe working environment across the site

Requirements:

  • Basic English and Maths skills, including reading and writing in English and accurately recording and booking quantities on systems and tracking additional stock issue
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team to complete orders and store deliveries
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when completing traceability and compliance paperwork
  • Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions accurately
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Nice to have:

  • A valid Forklift licence
  • A valid driving licence
  • An understanding of waste segregation
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary and job-related benefits
  • Pension up to 8% matched
  • Life insurance up to 4x salary
  • Company share save scheme
  • Greencore Qualifications
  • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
  • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
  • On the job training and development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Expiration:
February 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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