Role: Multi-Skilled Operative (Machine Operator)
Location: Wallace Way, Hitchin
Hours: 48 hours per week M-F (plus Sat when required)
Salary: Competitive
The Business:
Global Ardour Recycling is a family-run business driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, integrity, innovation, and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of their background. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Recycling Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.
The role:
We are looking for an experienced Machine Operator to support the operations at our Hitchin site.
What you will be doing:
* Operating plant machinery including 360 scrap handler, loading shovel, skid steer, FLT, shredder plus -
* Undertaking the depollution of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) – removing and storing parts safely (full training provided)
* Working on the picking line
* Banksman duties
* General yard work
* Responsible for ensuring the safe loading of containers on site
* Ensuring the safe movement and manoeuvring of vehicles on and off the container tilter loader
* Working closely with others, ensuring good communication and following instructions
* To work within and to adopt all H&S procedures that are in force at all the companies' depots.
* To inform management immediately of any defects that may cause any item of equipment to be either unsafe or unroadworthy.
* To keep the yard clean and tidy and free from hazards
* Removing of catalytic convertors from vehicles
* Any other ad-hoc duties required
The ideal candidate:
* Recycling / scrap experience
* Experience of removing engines
* An ability to work under pressure, solve problems and provide a consistently positive contribution to the team
* Mechanical experience
* Machine experience (essential)
* You will also: ensure high standards of delivery and customer service; be determined, resilient and flexible; demonstrate a positive attitude
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Health, safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* What are your salary expectations?
* Are you comfortable working outdoors?
* Please provide what machine experience you have:
Work Location: In person