EMR Metal Recycling
General Yard Operative

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General Yard Operative
What we offer: #INDLP 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 counselling, 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 Cycle 2 work scheme 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 We’re searching for a motivated and proactive General Yard Operative to join our dynamic team at EMR in Newmarket. This role offers an exciting chance to contribute to our high-performing operations, ensuring efficiency and safety while maintaining top-quality standards. Whether you’re experienced or ready to learn, we provide the support and training to help you thrive in a fast-paced environment. What You Will Be Doing As a General Yard Operative, you’ll: Maintain and operate designated work areas, machinery, and equipment to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime. Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe and productive workplace. Conduct machinery checks, adjust settings to meet quality standards, and perform scheduled maintenance and cleaning. Monitor workload progress, report any issues to your Team Leader, and assist in achieving production targets and KPIs. Collaborate with team members to solve problems and ensure smooth operations. Complete paperwork accurately and on time while supporting customer-facing tasks when needed. Be open to training opportunities, expanding your skill set to contribute across multiple areas of the business.
About You We’re looking for someone who: Works well within a team and brings a positive attitude to every task. Has a strong work ethic, takes initiative, and strives for high standards. Possesses good timekeeping and communication skills, including delivering excellent customer service. Is adaptable and willing to try new approaches or take on additional responsibilities. Ideally has prior factory or yard experience; an FLT license is a plus, but we’re happy to provide training. 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 If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply. 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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