Yard Operative
Reference Number: 446515
Job Published: 27/08/2026
Form of employment: Temporary
Salary: £13.31 - £13.31 Per hour
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Full Time
Temporary Yard Labourer
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £13.38 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary
Manpower is recruiting Temporary Yard Labourers on behalf of our client, a well-established company within the recycling and waste management industry based in Stourbridge, West Midlands.
This is a physically demanding role and would suit candidates who enjoy hands-on work in an industrial environment. You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy recycling facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Receiving and processing food waste deliveries
- Completing goods-in checks and signing off deliveries
- Cleaning vehicle tyres and heavy plant machinery before they leave site
- General labouring duties across the yard and site
- Litter picking and maintaining site cleanliness
- Cleaning spillages and ensuring a safe working environment
- Supporting site operations as required
Candidate Requirements
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties throughout the day
- Comfortable working in a waste and recycling environment, including exposure to strong odours
- Reliable, hardworking, and health and safety conscious
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Previous experience in a labouring, yard operative, or recycling role would be advantageous
Desirable Skills
- Telehandler experience would be beneficial, although full training can be provided and this is not essential
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate of £13.38 per hour
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekends
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the recycling sector
- Immediate starts available for suitable candidates
If you're looking for a temporary role with consistent hours and enjoy working in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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