Picking Line Operations Foreman – Huddersfield – £13.50/hr + Overtime

Company: Myers Skip Hire
Location: Huddersfield
Pay: Up to 13.50/hr based on Experience
Overtime & Saturdays
Hours: Guaranteed 45 hours | Mon–Fri Approx 6.30am to 4.30pm + Some Saturday Mornings

What You'll Be Doing

  • Directing & Leading a Team of Waste Picking Line Operatives
  • Manual Sorting: Manually identifying and separating materials from a conveyor belt.
  • Contamination Removal: Identifying and removing non-recyclable items or contamination from the waste stream.
  • Safe Handling: Safely managing construction debris, including bulky items.
  • Hazardous Material Identification: Identifying and safely handling or separating potentially hazardous waste.
  • Housekeeping & Maintenance: Ensuring the conveyor belt and surrounding area are clean, tidy, and free of trip hazards.
  • Production Targets: Working as part of a team to maintain a continuous, efficient workflow and meet production targets.

What You'll Get

  • Generous Time Off: 33+ days holiday (including your birthday off and a guaranteed Christmas/New Year shutdown), plus a buy/sell holiday scheme.
  • Training & Progression: Additional Training and ongoing career development.
  • Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy, and company pension.
  • Everyday Perks: Staff discounts across Myers Building & Timber Suppliers, free on-site parking, and full uniform/PPE provided.

Essential Requirements

  • Physical Fitness: Ability to stand for long periods, work in a fast-paced environment, and perform repetitive manual handling tasks whilst giving direction.
  • Health and Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to following health and safety procedures (PPE).
  • Experience: Previous experience in a waste management, recycling, or construction laboring environment is preferred, but not always required (full training is often provided).
  • Attitude: Reliable, professional, and strongly committed to health and safety.

Why Join Us? We invest in our people, provide quality equipment, and offer secure, long-term employment.

Apply today to join the Myers Team in Huddersfield!

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • Do you live within 20 minute drive of Huddersfield?

Work Location: In person

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