Bendall Metal Recycling ltd

15/08/2026

🔧 YARD OPERATIVE

Bendall Metal Recycling – Lydney, Gloucestershire

Bendall Metal Recycling Ltd is a well-established, family-run metal recycling business based in Lydney, Gloucestershire. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to join our busy recycling yard.

The Role

As a Yard Operative, your duties will include:

• Sorting and handling ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal
• Keeping the yard clean, tidy and organised
• Assisting customers with the unloading of scrap
• Working safely around heavy machinery and vehicles
• Supporting the yard team with general duties
• Following all site health & safety and environmental procedures

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hardworking, reliable and punctual
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• Safety-conscious with a good attitude to work
• Able to work as part of a team
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Has a good sense of humour (a laugh goes a long way in a scrap yard!)
• Previous experience in a recycling yard, scrapyard, construction, agriculture or similar environment would be an advantage

Machine/plant experience or relevant tickets would also be an advantage, but training can be provided for the right person.

What We Offer

• Full-time position
• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Training and development opportunities
• Stable employment with an established family-run business
• Friendly working environment (with the occasional bit of banter)

📍 Location: Canal Works, Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ER
📞 Contact: 01594 844243
📧 Email: [email protected]

To apply, please contact us with your details and a brief summary of your experience.

Join the Bendall team and become part of a long-established local recycling business — and don’t forget your sense of humour!

05/08/2026

Very disappointing to find a regular customer thought it was acceptable to hide these extremely flammable batteries in his scrap this morning. And yes, we are prepared for the denial and shouting when he realises he has been caught and fined 🙄

30/07/2026

All these lithium batteries were discovered hidden in metals delivered to us. We DO NOT accept these batteries - they are a massive fire risk.

27/05/2026

16/04/2026

The family of the late Dave Vaughan have asked us to announce details of his funeral service.

On April 2nd, David Vaughan of Parkend Road, Bream.

David was a loving husband to Michelle,
a devoted dad to Sarah, Natalie and Katie,
and a proud granddad to Savannah and Kaiden.

He shared his home and heart with Rolo, his loyal companion, who was never far from his side.

David was also a much-loved brother to Malcolm, Stephen and Sharon, and someone who meant so much to all who knew him.

He wasn’t just family — he was the centre of it.
Kind, steady, and full of quiet love, the sort of man you could always rely on.
His love will live on in the lives he shaped,
in the memories we hold, and in the family he was so proud of.
He will be deeply missed, but never, ever forgotten.

His funeral service will take place at St Paul's Church, Parkend on Friday 8th May at 12.15pm followed by a private committal.

Family flowers only please, donations in Dave's memory for the British Heart Foundation & the Great Western Air Ambulance (cheques made payable to Ian Watts & Son Donations Account please) may be placed in the donations box at the service or sent to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors, 26 Ridgeway, Yorkley, Lydney, Glos, GL15 4SE. Tel: 01594 562543.

03/04/2026

We are shocked & saddened to share the passing of one of our members of staff David Vaughan 💔
Dave was a part of the business for many years originally in the yard processing the scrap vehicles & then moving on to driving the skip lorry.
Our thoughts are with his wife Michelle, daughters Sarah, Katy & Natalie and family & friends
You will be missed by all of us at Bendalls