General Yard Operative

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

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

Are you looking to have a sustainable career? Whilst truly making the world better, fairer and greener for the next generation.

You will be a true hero in the eyes of future generations to come. By playing a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. You truly will be making the world a be a better place to live for the next generation.

Operating a 360 Material Handler is a skill of its own. It is a fine art to master the technique but once you have, you will successfully drive and increase productivity for your depot. Giving you the exposure you deserve.

As a 360 Material you will develop fundamental knowledge, skills and expertise throughout your career. We will support you with all the training you need to be successful. So, with the right attitude this will give you the opportunity to progress with your career.

What You Will Be Doing

Our 360 Material Handlers are seen as the ' heartbeat ' of the yard. As you are significant to the depot, without the use of this kit we are restricted with the movement of our material.

This role has a variety of responsibilities to keep you busy throughout the day.

Whether your loading, unloading, processing and transporting various materials on site. Conducting regular checks on machinery and work areas. To assisting depot management as required .

About You

If you've got a 'can do' attitude, you're a good team player, you enjoy being 'hands on ', and you enjoy working outdoors in all conditions in a fast paced industrial environment. Then this role will be right up your street!

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