Warehouse Operative

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Warehouse Operative to join an established scrap metal merchant based in Atherton.

This is a hands-on, varied role involving both indoor and outdoor work within a busy warehouse and scrap metal yard. You will be responsible for handling incoming scrap metal, operating a forklift truck, assisting members of the public and trade customers, and supporting the day-to-day running of the site.

Previous experience within the waste recycling, scrap metal, construction or builders' merchant sectors would be particularly beneficial. However, candidates with relevant warehouse experience and a positive, practical attitude will also be considered.

Full training will be provided in scrap metal grading, quality checking, sorting and processing.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, your duties will include:

• Operating a counterbalance forklift truck to move and handle materials safely.

• Unloading, weighing and processing scrap metal delivered by nationwide scrap metal merchants and local members of the public and trade customers.

• Grading, quality checking, sorting and processing scrap metal, with training provided.

• Providing a professional and helpful service to customers visiting the site.

• Carrying out general warehouse and yard duties.

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and site cleanliness.

• Assisting with basic machinery maintenance and following environmental, health and safety procedures.

• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the site.

What We're Looking For

Essential requirements:

• A valid FLT counterbalance licence. An in-house qualification may be considered.

• A reliable team player with a positive, hands-on approach.

• Good attendance and timekeeping.

• Previous experience in a warehouse, construction, waste recycling or similar practical environment.

• A willingness to work both indoors and outdoors.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience operating plant machinery.

• Knowledge of scrap metal, recycling or material grading.

• Experience working within a builders' merchant, waste recycling facility or similar environment.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,500 basic annual salary.

• Monthly bonus scheme, with average additional earnings of approximately £2,500 per year.

• Average annual earnings of around £31,000.

• Salvage bonus scheme.

• Monthly reward scheme.

• Annual salary reviews.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the team.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm.

• 30-minute daily lunch break.

• Two 15-minute rest breaks per day.

• 42.5 hours per week.

• Saturday and Sunday: Closed.

Who Would Suit This Role?

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys practical, physical work and is comfortable working in a busy warehouse and outdoor yard environment.

Candidates from the waste recycling, scrap metal, builders' merchant, construction materials or similar industries are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you're reliable, safety-conscious and looking for a stable, Monday-to-Friday role with the opportunity to boost your earnings through a bonus scheme, we'd like to hear from you.