- Location: Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom
Yard and Waste Operative
We are looking forYard and Waste Operativeto join our Yard Team here at PrepWorld - a busy fresh cut fruit factory with a brand new site based in Northfleet.
MAIN DUTIES:
- Look after all baling duties and ensure all waste is placed into the correct waste streams
- Look after all compactor duties and ensure all waste is placed in the correct waste streams
- To cover all outside FLT duties
- Unload and correctly stack customer trays
- Supply customer trays on request to the factory
- Unload any packaging that cannot be unloaded on a loading bay and supply to the relevant area
- Load bales of waste cardboard/plastics onto a stand trailer once bailed
- Inform area Team leader/Supervisor when a trailer is nearing full and requires a change over
- Ensure all machinery start up checks are completed, and any defects reported to area Team Leader/Supervisor
- When unloading deliveries check delivery against delivery note and inform area Team leader/Supervisor of any discrepancies
- Load and Unload vehicles that arrive on site in a safe and controlled manner
- Ensure waste areas outside are tidy and free from waste on the floor
- Outside housekeeping, around the Waste management & packaging areas.
- Ensure any fruit waste tipping is carried out correctly following all H&S and working instruction procedures.
- Always follow instruction of the area Team leader/Supervisor undertaking any requests they may have
- Monitor the Seepex system to ensure fruit waste is filling all waste trailers correctly
- Always work with H&S at the forefront of your mind
Who we are looking for:
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability
- Good level of English communication skills (Speaking and Writing and Listening)
- Good level of Maths skills
- Show good teamwork skills and be able to work/liaise together to ensure team goals/objectives are successfully achieved
- First aid & Fire marshal trained (advantageous)
What we provide in return:
- Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
- On site parking with electric charge points
- Fully paid for, Staff events
- Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
- Fruit pots on Wednesdays
- Brand new facilities
- A supportive team
Days and hours of work: Sunday - Wednesday 05:00am - 17:00pm
Salary:
Level 1 £13.34 depending on experiance
Yard and Waste Operative in Northfleet employer: PrepWorld
At PrepWorld, we pride ourselves on being a leading fresh cut fruit supplier in the UK, offering a dynamic work environment where your leadership skills can truly shine. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training and career growth opportunities, alongside benefits like Wagestream for instant access to earnings, subsidised meals, and a supportive team culture. Join us in Northfleet, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance.
