Plant Machine Operator | Global Ardour Recycling Ltd

Location:Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BX

Hours:42.75 hours per week M-F (plus Sat when required)

Global Ardour Recycling is a family‑run business driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, integrity, innovation, and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of their background. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Recycling Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact.

This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.

We are looking for an experienced Machine Operator to support the operations at our Preston site.

• Operating plant machinery including 360 scrap handler, loading shovel, skid steer, FLT, shredder plus –
• Undertaking the depollution of End‑of‑Life Vehicles (ELVs) – removing and storing parts safely (full training provided)
• Working on the picking line
• General yard work
• Responsible for ensuring the safe loading of containers on site
• Ensuring the safe movement and manoeuvring of vehicles on and off the container tilter loader
• Working closely with others, ensuring good communication and following instructions
• To work within and to adopt all H&S procedures that are in force at all the companies’ depots.
• To inform management immediately of any defects that may cause any item of equipment to be either unsafe or unroadworthy.
• To keep the yard clean and tidy and free from hazards
• Removing of catalytic convertors from vehicles
• Any other ad‑hoc duties required

• Recycling / scrap experience
• Experience of removing engines
• An ability to work under pressure, solve problems and provide a consistently positive contribution to the team
• Mechanical experience
• Machine experience (essential)
  • Telehandler
  • Loading shovel
  • 360 material handler
• You will also: ensure high standards of delivery and customer service; be determined, resilient and flexible; demonstrate a positive attitude

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Health, safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent