Yard Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who we are:
Sylvagen is an established company operating in the waste, recycling, and renewable fuel sectors. We are looking to add a hardworking and positive individual to join our processing yard in Tilbury, Essex.
Overview of Job:
Someone to work within a busy processing yard, helping to load and unload lorries, quality control, and maintain processing equipment.
What we’re looking for:
The role would be ideal for someone who is looking to develop themselves within a busy yard. You must have had at least 1 years’ yard experience, and due to the nature of the work, be physically fit with a hands-on approach and be prepared to muck in where required.
This role includes (but is not limited to):
Operating machinery like.
- Forklift
- 360 Excavator
- Loading Shovel
- Screeners
- Shredders
Yard duties like.
- Machinery maintenance
- Re-fuelling
- Shift Clean downs
- Housekeeping & tidiness
- Maintaining site
- Covering weighbridge
- Assisting in mechanics
- Quality control
The package:
Working hours: Typically, 7am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday & every other Saturday 7am to 12pm totalling 47.5hours per week. Some flexibility on start and finish times will be expected along with optional overtime.
Salary: Range £12-£14.00 per hour (depending on experience).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yard Operative roles across Sylvagen Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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