At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate recycling machinery, sort materials, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading recycling operation committed to sustainability and teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn £14.71 per hour, with potential increases and overtime pay.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic workplace with opportunities for growth and hands-on experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in recycling while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in recycling or mechanical work is a plus; NPORS certification boosts your pay.
The predicted salary is between 14.71 - 14.71 £ per hour.
- Recycling Operative
- Ellingham
- Monday to Friday
- £14.71 per hour
(increasing to £16.00£17.00 per hour for candidates with an NPORS card and/or relevant mechanical experience)
Temp to Perm
Abatec Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Recycling Operative to join a busy and fast-paced recycling operation.
This is a hands-on role involving the processing of materials, recovery of recyclable metals, operation of plant machinery, and maintaining high standards of health and safety across the site.
- What's on Offer
- Monday to Friday,
- 06:00
- 16:00
- Occasional Saturday work available
- Temp to Perm opportunity after 12 weeks
- Starting pay rate of
- £14.71 per hour
- Increased hourly rate of
£16.00£17.00 per hour for candidates with an NPORS card and/or relevant mechanical experience
- Overtime paid at an additional £4.53 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Operate recycling plant equipment safely, including screens, magnets, and crushers.
- Monitor equipment and help keep operations running efficiently.
- Sort and recover recyclable materials at picking stations.
- Operate loaders, excavators, and other machinery when authorised.
- Carry out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance.
- Report equipment faults and assist with resolving operational issues.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within recycling, waste management, quarrying, aggregates, or a similar industrial environment is preferred.
- NPORS plant operator certification is advantageous.
- Mechanical experience is highly desirable and may attract a higher hourly rate.
- Physically fit and capable of carrying out demanding manual work.
- Strong commitment to health and safety.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Working Environment
- Fast-paced industrial recycling facility.
- Indoor and outdoor working conditions.
- Regular opportunities to develop plant operating skills and gain further experience.
- Random drug and alcohol testing is carried out as part of the site's health and safety policy.
- Additional Recruitment Requirements
- Our client also recruits an additional
34 Picking Operatives two to three times per year to support seasonal increases in workload. These temporary assignments typically last for up to four weeks
If you are a motivated individual who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to be part of an essential recycling operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Abatec Recruitment.
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