Yard Operative

Yard Operative
Location: Clover Nook, Alfreton
Hours: 40 per week, with an overtime rate available for additional hours worked

Panda is looking for a Yard Operative to join our team at Clover Nook in Alfreton.
This is a practical, hands-on role helping to keep our recycling site running safely and efficiently.

You’ll load and unload vehicles, sort recyclable materials and operate mobile plant, working closely with colleagues to keep the yard organised and materials moving.

What you’ll do
As a Yard Operative, you will:

Load and unload containers and curtain-sided vehicles
Sort recyclable materials to support effective material recovery
Operate mobile plant as directed by the Site Manager, including forklifts, loading shovels and tracked or wheeled 360° material handlers, depending on your qualifications
Complete and record pre-use machine checks, reporting any defects or damage to the Site Manager
Carry out routine plant care, including greasing, checking oil levels and clearing dust from radiators, following company and manufacturer procedures
Use machinery responsibly and only for the tasks it is designed to carry out
Follow risk assessments, work procedures and safe systems of work
Maintain good housekeeping across the yard and wash down machinery at the end of each shift
Communicate with colleagues and support other site duties as requiredWhat you’ll bring

Relevant NPORS qualifications are essential for operating plant machinery
Experience operating mobile plant safely and confidently, particularly loading shovels and 360° material handlers
A practical approach to routine machine checks and care
A strong focus on safety and keeping your work area tidy
Good communication skills and a willingness to support the wider site teamReady to join the team? Apply for our Yard Operative role at Clover Nook.

We are Panda. We value waste.
We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.
 
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