Yard Operative

**Yard Operative**

**Department**:
Barnstaple Depot

**Location**:
Roundswell, Barnstaple

**Reports to**:
Depot Manager

**Our Aim & Vision**:
To maintain our position as a leading independent waste management company in the South West by providing our customers with an excellent service at the best possible prices and meeting the needs of the present without compromising the environmental needs of the future.

To grow the business through continued expansion in core recycling activities whilst developing innovative, re-use, recycling and business solutions. In particular, we will continue to look for business improvements through the use of technology, advanced customer focus and cost-effective end of life recycling services. At the same time, we will consider strengthening our core business through acquisitions.

SWM is committed to sustainable waste recycling that extends our customers’ recycling capabilities and options, adding value through innovation, flexibility and the introduction of new state of the art services and technologies that meet the needs of our customers and the demands of legislation. Ultimately, we are striving to achieve zero waste to landfill.

**Definition**:
To carry out daily activities in the yard operation so as to maintain and develop the organisational performance which supports the business in accordance with agreed business plans.

**Purpose**:
Undertake duties within the site recycling operation, as required or directed.

**Scope of the role**:

- Processing various waste material which may include Ferrous/Non-ferrous metals, cardboard.
- Sorting waste into appropriate streams.
- Capturing and recording all data accurately including material grades.
- Operating machinery which may include, Forklift Truck, Compactor, Bailers, Excavators.
- Complying with company policies, procedures and safe operating procedures for Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, HR and others Company policies/procedures.
- Reporting accidents, near misses, hazards and other health and safety matters in a timely manner.
- Ensuring excellent customer service at all times.
- Ensuring positive interactions with all site visitors and drivers.
- Maintain good housekeeping to a safe and high standards.
- Ensure appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
- Loading and unloading of vehicles as instructed.
- Traffic/Pedestrian coordination.
- Basic equipment maintenance.
- Conduct thorough inspections of equipment as instructed.
- Operate all equipment safely and effectively in line with operating procedures
- Reporting of equipment defects to Depot Manager as soon as possible.
- Undertake training as required and provided by the company.
- To be flexible at all times and rotate between tasks according to business requirements.
- De pollution of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV’s).
- Sweeping of the internal and external floors.
- Cleaning of the welfare and toilet facilities.

**Skills & Attributes**:

- Punctual
- Good communication skills - effectively interact with customers/clients
- Team Player
- Flexible
- Speed and accuracy in completing tasks
- Able to manage varying levels of workload
- Able to work on own initiative under minimum supervision

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Previous experience in a physically demanding role
- Forklift and/or Excavators certificate
- Fixed Plant Certificate
- Basic maintenance
- Knowledge of H&S issues with heavy plant & machinery

**Salary**: From £9.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)