General Yard Operative in Newmarket

General Yard Operative in Newmarket

Newmarket Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Operate mobile plant and assist with yard cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  • Company: Join EMR, a leader in sustainable materials recycling.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, 25 days leave, wellbeing support, and financial education.
  • Other info: Great Place To Work status with a focus on team support and growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in building a greener future while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience with heavy mobile plant preferred, but training is available.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

  • Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
  • Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counseling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
  • 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
  • Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
  • Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About Our Opportunity

Are you looking for a sustainable career where you can make a real difference? Join us and help build a better, fairer, and greener future.

You will play an important role in our commitment to become a provider of net zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040.

This is a great opportunity for the right person to develop skills, gain training, and progress their career in a growing industry.

We will support you with the training and upskilling needed to succeed, including plant and machinery operation.

  • What you will be doing
  • Safely operate mobile plant including a Front-End Loader based Yard Sweeper, Lorry-based Water Bowser and Forklift Truck.
  • Carry out manual yard cleaning activities.
  • Carry out and assist with basic maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
  • Work safely at all times, following company procedures and health & safety requirements.

About You

For this role you will need

  • Experience operating Heavy mobile plant or similar equipment (training can be provided and roadgoing HGV licence not essential).
  • A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
  • A good team player who enjoys hands-on work in an outdoor industrial environment.
  • Flexible approach, able to carry out both Mobile plant and GYO duties.
  • Strong awareness of safety and safe working practices.

If you’re reliable, safety-focused, enjoy practical work, and want a long-term career in a sustainable business, this role could be for you.

Who we are

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials.

Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge.

It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

"The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected."

"I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best."

"I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression."

"EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work."

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members.

In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

  • We Care
  • Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
  • Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
  • We Do
  • Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
  • Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive
  • Recruitment Agencies

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs.

Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.

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Contact Details:

EMR UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace General Yard Operative in Newmarket

Communication Skills
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Flexibility
Organizational Skills
Teamwork
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