Warehouse Operative

Counterbalance Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative - Nights Salary Nights: £28,080 (£13.33 per hour) + QUARTERLY BONUS + OVERTIME AVAILABLE!! Reference: ASPLIV Shifts: Monday 19:00-06:30 /Tuesday to Thursday 19:30-06:30 + 1 in every 2 Sundays 00:00-06:00 (paid at time and a half - £20 per hour) Do you have experience operating a Gas FLT Counterbalance truck? Are you looking for a full time permanent position? If so, I want to hear from you. Our client, a leading stockholder, is seeking a skilled Warehouse Operative to join their dynamic team. Responsibilities: Efficiently and accurately handle incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring proper recording and labelling. Operate a Forklift Truck (FLT) Counterbalance to move, stack, and arrange products within the warehouse. Organise and maintain the warehouse to optimize storage space and ensure a safe working environment. Picking and packing orders for dispatch, adhering to quality standards and delivery deadlines. Conduct regular stock checks and maintain inventory accuracy. Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet operational goals and targets. Comply with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the warehouse. Requirements: Valid FLT (Gas) Counterbalance Licence and experience is essential. Candidates without this license will not be considered for the role. Minimum of 2 years' experience. Proven experience as a Warehouse Operative or similar role is highly advantageous. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining attention to detail. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Physical fitness and ability to perform manual handling tasks. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. Flexibility to work various shifts (days, afternoons, or nights) as required. Benefits: Quarterly bonus Opportunity to work with a reputable and forward-thinking company. Potential for career growth and development within the organisation. A supportive and collaborative work environment. If this sounds like the role for you please do not hesitate to reach out for more information. Alternatively if you are on the hunt for a new opportunity in the metals industry but this doesn't sound of interest to you, please do pop me a call as we support a number of great clients in the industry. To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Yard Manager Location: Sunderland Salary: £50,000-£55,000 Monday to Friday Hours: 07:00-16:00, Monday to Friday Reference: DBYMAN-SUN Are you an experienced yard or recycling professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you take pride in running an operation as if it were your own - driving performance, improving culture, and delivering results? Aspion Search is proud to be partnering with a UK-leading metal recycling business seeking a Yard Manager to take ownership of their Sunderland operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is commercially aware, operationally strong, and passionate about leading people in a fast-moving, safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of yard operations, driving performance, efficiency, and safety. Manage and maintain accurate stock records - overseeing all incoming and outgoing materials. Ensure quality control of materials throughout processing and dispatch. Oversee logistics and transport, ensuring smooth movement of materials. Maintain high standards of site security, housekeeping, and compliance. Support Health & Safety and Environmental initiatives within your area, working closely with the site H&S advisor. Understand and contribute to P&L performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Lead, motivate, and develop a small team - building a positive culture and improving retention. Work closely with head office (Cardiff) on operational systems, reporting, and business performance. Requirements Must-Haves Proven experience within the metal recycling or scrap industry. Strong leadership and people management skills. A proactive, self-motivated attitude - able to make decisions and drive change independently. Good IT literacy with the ability to use operational or yard management systems. Commercially minded with an interest in understanding financial performance. Desirable WAMITAB certification (or willingness to work towards it). Relevant tickets or licences for yard machinery or plant. Experience managing or supervising in a high-volume recycling environment. H&S or Environmental management awareness. Benefits Competitive salary and company benefits Autonomy to shape and develop your yard operation Career progression within well established industry leader Support from a strong head office and leadership team 25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday Company pension Healthcare benefits To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Maintenance Engineer Location: Speke, Liverpool Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (depending on level of experience) Hours: Monday to Thursday - 06:00 to 14:00, Friday - 06:00 to 11:00 Shift Flexibility: May rotate to 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 during peak periods or as business needs require Are you a hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background and experience in fast-paced manufacturing? Do you thrive on keeping machines running smoothly, solving engineering problems, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Our client is looking for a dependable Shift Maintenance Engineer to support day-to-day maintenance and engineering needs across a high-speed production environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid mix of mechanical, fabrication, and general engineering experience, who enjoys both reactive work and proactive maintenance. Responsibilities Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on manufacturing equipment Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime Respond quickly to breakdowns to keep production running efficiently Support capital and improvement projects across the plant Work across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fabrication tasks Collaborate with production teams to improve machine performance and reliability Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company H&S standards Keep accurate records of all maintenance work and equipment status Participate in relevant training and stay current with equipment and technology Requirements Must-Haves City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering Minimum 10 years post-apprenticeship experience Proven background in high-speed manufacturing (FMCG, automotive, or similar) Solid mechanical engineering skills, including: - Turning and milling - Pneumatics and hydraulics - Welding and fabrication Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team Flexible, reliable, and solutions-focused Desirable Experience with steel packaging machinery or materials Basic electrical maintenance or PLC fault-finding skills Good communication skills Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Overtime and shift premiums available Company pension scheme On-site parking PPE and tools provided Training and career development opportunities To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Quality Inspector 📍 Immingham 🏭 Metal Recycling Industry 🕒 Full-Time | Permanent 💷 £40,000-£50,000 Reference: QI-IM-DB1025 Are you a detail-driven individual with a keen eye for quality and a hands-on approach to problem solving? We're working in partnership with a UK-leading metal recycling business who are looking to appoint a Quality Inspector to join their busy operations team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of sustainable recycling - ensuring that quality, safety, and compliance remain at the heart of operations. Package Details: - 06:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday - Must be able to work 1 week of Nights 18:00-06:00, every 4-5 weeks when vessels are being loaded. - £40,000-£50,000 depending on level of experience. - 23 days annual leave + Bank Holiday - Company pension The Role: As a Quality Inspector, you'll be responsible for monitoring the quality of incoming and outgoing materials within a high-volume metal recycling environment. From checking merchant deliveries to overseeing vessel loading, you'll play a key role in ensuring all materials meet the company's strict quality and safety standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to get involved in day-to-day yard operations. Key Responsibilities: - Inspect and assess the quality of incoming merchant deliveries (up to 25 tonnes worth of material). - Identify and remove non-conforming materials such as wood, concrete, tyres, and dirt. - Visually inspect loads - working with crane operators to review and assess loads. - Oversee quality of materials loaded onto vessels, liaising with customer inspectors and the commercial team. - Monitor and report any battery-containing items to prevent fire risks. - Report all non-conformances via the internal WhatsApp group and maintain accurate visual records (photos). - Collaborate closely with the yard team to improve the quality of ferrous scrap. Requirements: - Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands-on approach. - Experience working in metal recycling. - Confident in identifying contamination and quality issues. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with operations teams. - Flexible to work night shifts on a rotational basis (1 in every 4-5 weeks). - Excellent communication skills and confidence to challenge quality issues when required. To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.