Baler Yard Operative - Peterborough - AM FRESH Group

    AM FRESH Group
    AM FRESH Group Peterborough

    7 hours ago

    Description

    About The Role


    Shift Start: 17:45

    Shift End: 6:15

    Shift Pattern: 4on, 4off

    Pay Frequency: Weekly

    Hourly Rate: £16.10

    This is a permanent, weekly-paid position providing consistent work, reliable hours, and long-term growth opportunities within a thriving business.

    Life as an AMFresh Baler Yard Operative

    • Operate a Counterbalance FLT to carry out day-to-day yard duties safely and efficiently.
    • Manage production waste: empty full bins, replace with empty bins, and transport to appropriate waste areas.
    • Segregate and skip fruit waste in compliance with company and environmental standards.
    • Maintain cleanliness of the yard, including areas around loading bays, trailer parking zones, green spaces, and general surroundings.
    • Unload incoming deliveries (CHEP pallets, packaging materials, and miscellaneous goods) and place items in designated storage areas.
    • Offload lorries with various goods, ensuring secure and accurate placement of items for dispatch.
    • Conduct and record pre-operational checks on MHE (Material Handling Equipment), bulkers, skips, and other yard-related equipment.
    • Follow all Health & Safety procedures and report any hazards, near misses, or unsafe practices
    • Support general yard organization and assist in implementing site standards.
    • Work collaboratively with warehouse, production & quality teams to ensure smooth operations.
    • Flexibility to support different departments or areas of the site if required by the business.
    • Operate bailer equipment on site as per training.
    • Complete daily checks on baling machine & compactor Including monitoring baling wires.
    • Work alongside Facilitiesengineersto ensure baler operation is working to full capacity.
    • Act accordingly with Health & Safety policy and ensure a safe working environment.
    • Assisting Production team removing waste from original packaging to Waste bins (Dolavs)
    • Follow procedures and abide by company policies.
    • Perform general warehouse duties restacking of pallets, moving leaning pallets from racking, reassessments, return to supplier preparation, dumping of stock and general warehouse hygiene.

    Progression Opportunities as a Baler Yard Operative


    As a Baler Operative, every day is a step toward your next big role. Learn new MHE skills, take on greater responsibility, and open doors to opportunities as a Yard Operative, Team Leader, or even Shift Manager. Your career growth starts here—and the possibilities are endless.

    Why AMFRESH


    At AMFRESH, our people come first—always. Your health, wellbeing, and development are not extras; they are built into everything we do. Whether you want to progress your career, have a work–life balance, or plan for your future, AMFRESH supports you every step of the way.

    How AMFRESH supports you—at work and beyond:

    • Apprenticeships & World Class Manager Course for long-term career growth.
    • Free ESOL Courses (English for Speakers of Other Languages).
    • First Aid & Fire Marshall Training.
    • On-site MHE training.
    • On-site Occupational Health Team.
    • Medical and retail savings for you and the family.
    • Work-life balance.
    • Cycle to Work Scheme.
    • Multi-faith rooms.
    • Your Voice Committee
    • Competitions, prizes, and fundraising events.
    • Employee Awards and Recognition schemes.
    • Long-term service awards to recognise loyalty and commitment.

    About You

    • Valid Counterbalance Forklift License (Essential).
    • Previous experience in a similar role within a warehouse or yard environment.
    • Good understanding of waste segregation and yard safety procedures.
    • Commitment to always following Health & Safety procedures.
    • Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
    • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Basic understanding of health & safety regulations.

    About Us


    About the Company:

    AMK operates from a modern, purpose-built facility in Peterborough, opened in 2019. From this site, we sort, process, pack and deliver fresh, high-quality produce exclusively for TESCO, to be enjoyed by millions of people across the UK.

    Our product range includes citrus, grapes, melons, pineapples, apples, pears and selected vegetables - if you've bought any of these at TESCO, they've likely come through our factory. We're proud to have been a trusted TESCO partner since 2014.

    Employing over 800 colleagues from more than 50 countries, our Peterborough site is one of the area's largest and most diverse employers. As a growing business, we offer ongoing training, development and progression opportunities, with weekly paid operational roles at the heart of what we do.

    Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Peterborough city centre and easily accessible by bus or car, AMK is a place where your work matters, and your career can grow.


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