Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 19:00

What we offer:

#INDHP



The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:


Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague - and their dependents - unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond Cycle 2 work scheme




We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.


But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About Our Opportunity:

The role of a Ferrous Team Leader at EMR Group is broad in its requirements and provides a challenging but rewarding working environment. Supporting the Daily Operations in the Ferrous yard.

What You Will Be Doing:

Oversee day to day Operation of Ferrous Yard Assisting Ferrous Operations Manager. Responsible for Health, Safety and Environmental welfare of staff / customers and site. Assist with material out turns to report back to Operations Manager and Ferrous Area Manager. Manage stock levels and report to Operations Manager the need for material sales etc. Oversee quality control of all incoming loads including Inter-depot and customer loads. Co-ordinating Monthly/Quarterly Ferrous stocktakes/ rotations under the guidance of General Manager/Area Manager. Reporting to Operations manager on depot inefficiencies monitoring, production and overall customer experience Operating Mobile Plant such as counterbalance forklift / crane to carry out loading / sorting duties within yard. Co-ordinate outbound booking with the management team

About You:

Develop a detailed understanding of all metal grades to UK specification but also understand the nuances of all matters of upgrading Ensure material is graded and stored appropriately Self-develop through training and plant qualifications Understand stocks and costs of stock control Undertake a continuous improvement approach to ensure optimum efficiency and performance

Saturday Cover will be required

Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don't need to be extracted from the planet.'





At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.



We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.



We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it's about so much more than a badge. It's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:





'The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.'


'I'm encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.'


'I've been supported every step of the way in my career progression.'


''EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.'





We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.


We Care + Integrity - our people are Respectful and Honest
+ Trust - our people are Collaborative and Genuine

We Do + Accountable - our people are Determined and Responsible
+ Innovative - our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive

Recruitment Agencies

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.

Job Details


Job Family

US Production

Pay Type

Hourly