Yard Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
J G Pears (Newark) Ltd is a rendering company that takes animal by-products and turns it into sustainable high-quality products like bio-fuels and pet food ingredients.
Yard Operative
The role is part of a small team at our Penistone site. Various day shifts are available, to be discussed at interview. We are looking for team players with excellent attendance records.
Rewards
- £12.77 Per hour
- 28 days holiday increasing with service
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Life Assurance
- Occupational health
- JG Pears rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Introduce a Friend reward (£300)
Responsibilities
- We are looking for an experienced shunter driver to maneuver vehicles around a busy yard.
- Forklift licence as other duties include loading, unloading and strapping vehicles
Requirements
- Ability to work independently
- Forklift License is essential.
- Shunter Licence is essential.
- HGV Licence is preferred.
- All other training will be given.
Due to the location own transport is essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you an experienced shunter driver?
Experience:
- Forklift Truck Drivers: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Yard Operative with Forklift licence
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: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yard Operative roles across JG Pears Group'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 Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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