Yard Operative Apprentice EMR

In this development role, you will work closely with other yard colleagues, mentors and managers to achieve the Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 apprenticeship (Material Handler pathway) in partnership with Sunderland College. Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old and have a valid UK driving licence to apply for this opportunity.

You will be a true hero in the eyes of future generations to come- playing a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net-zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. You truly will be making the world a better place to live for the next generation. 

This role is bursting with opportunity for the right person. As a General Yard Operative, you will develop fundamental knowledge, skills and expertise throughout your career. We will support you with all the training you need to be successful, such as upskilling you to operate our plant machinery. So, with the right attitude this will give you the opportunity to progress your career. 

Assessment Day - Wednesday 10th June 2026 at our Blaydon site

Salary: £21,364.20 per annum

What You Will Be Doing: 

This role has a variety of responsibilities to keep you busy throughout the day. 

• Receipt, loading, unloading, processing, stocking, retrieval and dispatch of material using mobile plant.


• Ensuring that material value is preserved through quality control and careful handling to avoid damage.


• Assisting customers and colleagues at the Weighbridge and across the depot.


• Learning the operation of various items of plant machinery in a safe manner.


• Conducting regular checks on machinery and work areas, including the reporting of any problems.


• Ensuring strict adherence to the company's health & safety and environmental policies.


• Recognising and understanding the grading of ferrous and non-ferrous material.


• Developing your commercial awareness, maintaining customers and bringing new customers into the depot.

About You:  

If you’ve got a ‘can do’ attitude, you’re a good team player, you enjoy being ‘hands-on’, you have great customer service skills, and you enjoy working outdoors in all conditions in an industrial environment- then this role could be right up your street!