Aligra Bristol
Have you worked for Veolia, Biffa or SUEZ? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
Are you looking for a hands-on role with a reputable company based in Avonmouth? Aligra is recruiting on behalf of a well-established client for a Yard Operative to join their busy waste warehouse team.
This position is ideal if you are physically fit, reliable, and keen to play a key role in safe chemical disposal. You’ll work early shifts_ Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 17:00. _
Why you’ll love this role:
- Competitive pay with weekly earnings of around £520 (based on 40 hours) plus great overtime potential
- Work for a safety-focused, professional client with career progression opportunities
- Monday to Thursday shifts offering excellent work-life balance
- Gain valuable experience in waste disposal and chemical management
- Join a supportive team in a well-established company
Your key responsibilities:
- Handle and dispose of chemicals and waste safely and in line with environmental regulations
- Perform daily manual handling and heavy lifting (physical fitness essential)
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard and warehouse
- Operate warehouse equipment safely (training provided)
- Assist with stock control and accurate waste disposal records
- Follow all safety procedures and risk assessments without exception
- Work collaboratively to meet daily operational targets
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in waste management, chemical handling or industrial yard work preferred but not essential (full training provided)
- Physically able to perform heavy lifting tasks safely
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious with good communication skills
- Willingness to work early shifts Monday to Thursday
- Right to work in the UK
Ready to apply?
Send your CV to Aligra today! We’ll be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.
Aligra has been established since 2007, implementing supply partnerships with many of the UK’s leading logistics companies. While we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive and Engineering, Driving and Industrial, Hospitality, and Professional and Executive sector
Yard Operative needed for a busy waste warehouse team in Avonmouth, supporting safe chemical and waste disposal. Pay is around £520 per week (based on 40 hours) with strong overtime potential, working early shifts Monday to Thursday, 06:00–17:00. This is a contract role via Aligra on behalf of a well-established client.
- Around £520 per week based on 40 hours
- Great overtime potential
- Monday to thursday shifts 06:00–17:00 for better work-life balance
- Hands-on yard and warehouse work with full training provided
- Safety-first site with clear procedures and risk assessments
- Opportunity to build experience in waste disposal and chemical management
- Supportive team within a well-established company
You’ll join a professional, safety-focused operation where the work is steady and your contribution matters every day. The Monday to Thursday pattern gives you a long weekend, plus there’s overtime available if you want to boost your earnings. With training provided and progression opportunities, it’s a great move for someone looking to build a stable career in the sector.