Salary: £12.71-£17.90 per hour
Benefits:
Overtime rates, Overtime available, Good work / life balance, Immediate Starts, Opportunity for permanent employment, Friendly Workplace
Job post summary
Date posted: 9 June 2026
Pay: £12.71-£17.90 per hour
Job Description:
Yard Operative / Front Shovel Loader
We are looking for a reliable Yard Operative / Front Shovel Loader to join a busy recycling and waste processing site in Ilkeston.
This is a hands-on role working outdoors in a fast-paced yard environment. You will be loading and unloading materials, operating a front shovel loader and helping to keep the yard running smoothly.
Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- Rotating shifts:
- 6:00am – 2:00pm
- 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Monday to Friday
Main duties:
- Loading and unloading lorries
- Operating a front shovel loader
- Moving and sorting waste materials
- Working with rubble, stones, sand, rocks, ash and other aggregates
- General yard duties as required
- Working safely around heavy machinery and site traffic
What we're looking for:
- Good attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliable with excellent attendance and timekeeping
- Happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Flexible approach to duties and working hours
- Previous yard or loading shovel experience would be an advantage
This is a small team where everyone has their own responsibilities, so being dependable and willing to help where needed is very important. Duties may change depending on workload and business needs.
Benefits:
- Monday to Friday shifts
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Free on-site parking
- Long-term opportunity
- Friendly team environment
- Opportunity to learn different areas of the business
- Stable company with ongoing work
If you are hardworking, reliable and enjoy hands-on work in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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Work Location: In person
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