YARD MAINTENANCE FOR FOOD ENVIROMENT

JARK Stevenage are looking for a YARD MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE FOR FOOD ENVIROMENT to join a team in a fast- paced chilled meat production company

Monday to Friday - 06.00am till 14.30pm

Key Responsibilities
• Yard Maintenance — Keep the yard, skips, compactors, and surrounding areas clean, organised, and free from hazards. Includes waste removal and general housekeeping.
• Waste Handling — Sort waste from production areas, manage recycling streams, and ensure correct use of compactors and skips.

The following responsibilities will not be a concern for now; the right candidate will progress and be trained to take these on in due course.

Vehicle Loading & Unloading — Safely load/unload vehicles, including pallets, raw materials, packaging, and chemicals. Follow SOPs and site traffic rules.
• Forklift Operation — Operate FLT or other yard vehicles (training may be provided). Complete pre start checks and report defects.
• Chemical Handling — Safely unload, decant, and transport chemicals in line with all chemical safety rules.
• Safety Compliance — Complete daily safety checks, follow GMP and SOPs, and halt/report unsafe practices.
• Support to Other Departments — Work with hygiene, logistics, and production teams to ensure smooth operations.

Additional requirements
Own transport preferred due to location and shift patterns
Flexible and willing to learn
Able to work independently and as part of a team

What the company offers
Full training provided
Opportunity to develop within a growing food business
Supportive team environment

Company is leading supplier of high quality meat products to the UK food industry, with a strong focus on food safety, quality and operational excellence

Skills Required

Good level of English (spoken and written)
Comfortable working in a yard environment for food
Positive , reliable and proactive attitude

Qualifications Required
Own transport preferred due to location and shift patterns
Flexible and willing to learn
Able to work independently and as part of a team

Keywords
Yard maintenance for food
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed