Yard Worker / Operative
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Yard Worker / OperativeWestcott, Aylesbury
£26,632 per annum Plus Benefits including Pension, BUPA Cash Plan, Life Assurance, 22 Days’ Holiday (rising with service)
Olleco is a market leader within the recycling and renewable energy sector employing over 1000 people across the UK. We collect used cooking oil and food waste, converting it to bio-fuel, bio-gas, electricity, heat and fertiliser.
The role is based at our Westcott Park Anaerobic Digestion plant, which operates on 2 CHP engines providing electricity back to the national grid. The barrel team are a core function of the plant, helping ensure a core process of the plant operates smoothly.
More about the role:
- Ensure all tasks are undertaken in a safe and compliant manner
- Loading and unloading palletised barrels from HGV trailers
- ing and cleaning barrels
- Using a combination of manual handling and Forklift trucks to complete tasks
- Acting in a timely manner to maximise operational performance
- Undertaking the day-to-day operation of the barrel processing and working as a team with the other functions onsite (engineering, processing, H&S etc)
- Performing tasks as appropriate to ensure the continuous and effective performance of the facility
To join the team, you will need:
- High Health & Safety standards
- Forklift licence is desirable but not essential
- Experience in manual labour or an industrial-related field is desirable but not essential
- Experience of working on a mobile plant would be desirable but not essential
To apply for the role of Yard Worker – Barrel Team, please apply.
Additional Keywords: Barrel Processor, Plant Operator, Manual Handling, Warehouse, Processing Operative, Yard Operative, Warehouse Operative, Yard Worker, Forklift Truck Driver, FLT Driver.
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: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yard Worker / Operative roles across Olleco'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 Energy & Utilities.
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 £26,632 - £26,632 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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