Depot Operative (IBA) - Wellingborough

Job description

Join a Team that Delivers Excellence Every Day

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on person to join our busy material processing depot in Wellingborough. If you enjoy practical work, being part of a team, and want to work for a company that values its people, this could be the job for you.

Day Group is a family-owned business with over 75 years in the construction and recycling industries. We’re known for our personal approach, dependability, and innovative solutions. With 25+ locations and nearly 700 people, we offer stability and real opportunities to grow.

Our new Wellingborough facility is a £20 million investment in the Midlands. Here, we recycle Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) from energy recovery plants and turn it into Ecoblend®, a range of sustainable aggregates used in construction. By recycling waste that would otherwise go to landfill, we help protect natural resources and promote responsible construction.

As a Depot Operative, you’ll play a key role in keeping the site running smoothly. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work as part of a team in a busy environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• 9% non-contributory pension
• Discretionary summer and Christmas bonuses
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
• Bike-to-Work and GymFlex schemes
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking

Why Join Day Group?

• A friendly team that values hard work
• Opportunities to learn and develop
• Job security with a well-established company
• PPE and training provided

Requirements

Hours

• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 10.00 am – 8.00 pm, with one hour unpaid for lunch

What You’ll Do

• Sort metal and other materials by hand from a moving conveyor belt
• Use tools and equipment to clean conveyors, screens, and other plant areas
• Help with maintenance and repairs when needed
• Keep the site safe and tidy
• Follow health, safety, and environmental rules

This role is based on-site at Ogee Business Park in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. You’ll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance, and because of the location, having your own transport is recommended.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Day Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer