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Yard Operative
Yard Operative – Rainham, Essex – Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
Ready to play a hands-on role in safeguarding the environment while keeping vital operations running smoothly? Adler & Allan is looking for a proactive Yard Operative to join their team in Rainham—and you could be exactly who they’re looking for!
As a Waste Yard Operative, you’ll be essential to the safe and compliant running of our waste yard. You’ll support the handling, processing, and movement of waste materials, ensuring everything adheres to the highest environmental and safety standards.
This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing things properly, thrives in a busy yard environment, and wants to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Managing the receipt, segregation, storage, and movement of waste streams
- Loading and unloading containers, drums, IBCs, skips, and tankers
- Carrying out waste handling tasks, including decanting, dewatering, and basic processing
- Keeping the yard organised, safe, and inspection-ready
- Completing accurate waste documentation and internal records
- Conducting routine checks on containers, equipment, and infrastructure
- Supporting audits, inspections, and regulator visits
- Collaborating closely with operations, transport, and compliance teams
- Following site instructions, method statements, and safety procedures
- Contributing to continuous improvement across the site
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
You’ll bring: ✅ Experience in an industrial, waste, environmental, or logistics yard ✅ Solid understanding of health & safety in a high-risk environment ✅ Ability to follow procedures and work safely ✅ Physical fitness for manual handling tasks ✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills
(Desirable but not essential): ➔ Experience with hazardous or non-hazardous waste ➔ Forklift/telehandler/plant operation (or willingness to train) ➔ Knowledge of environmental regulations ➔ Experience on regulated or permit-controlled sites ➔ Additional H&S training (e.g., First Aid, Fire Marshal)
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Ideal Candidate Traits
- Methodical and compliant—never casual about safety or paperwork
- Comfortable with physical work and manual handling
- Understands that waste yards are high-risk, regulated environments
- Takes pride in housekeeping, order, and doing things properly
- Works well as part of a wider operations and transport team
- Confident following instructions, permits, and safe systems of work
Must-Have
- Full UK driving licence
About Adler & Allan Group
At Adler and Allan Group, we’re environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We deliver top-tier environmental, energy, and water infrastructure services across the UK.
Our mission stands clear: ✔ Safeguarding the environment ✔ Minimising operational disruptions ✔ Supporting sustainability goals for our clients
We embrace diversity and inclusion—equal opportunities for all. If you need any support with your application, we’re here to help.
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