At a Glance
- Tasks: Dismantle and sort telecom equipment for recycling and responsible disposal.
- Company: Join a supportive team focused on safety and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Long-term employment with training opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience while contributing to eco-friendly practices.
- Qualifications: Experience in manual work and basic tool handling is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Location: Severn Beach, Bristol (BS35)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:45pm (40 hours)
Contract: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Pay: £13.37 per hour, paid weekly
About the Role
Our client is looking for a Warehouse Operative to join their busy operations team in Severnside, Bristol. This is a practical, hands-on role supporting the safe dismantling, sorting and processing of telecom equipment for reuse, recycling and responsible disposal. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys manual work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and wants to develop wider skills in equipment handling, material recovery and deinstallation support.
Key Responsibilities of Warehouse Operative:
- Safely dismantling telecom equipment using approved methods and basic hand tools
- Sorting materials into correct recycling and waste streams (metals, plastics, PCBs, batteries)
- Identifying components suitable for reuse, recycling or disposal
- Handling hazardous or sensitive items, including lithium-ion batteries, following company procedures
- Maintaining a clean, organised and hazard-free workstation
- Labelling materials and recycling bins clearly and consistently
- Following all PPE, manual handling and health & safety requirements
- Supporting deinstallation teams when required, including occasional travel to customer sites
Skills & Experience of a Warehouse Operative
- Experience in recycling, warehouse, production or similar environments (desirable)
- Confident using basic hand tools safely
- Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Awareness of health & safety in a hands-on operational setting
- Ability to carry out repetitive manual tasks safely and efficiently
- Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team
- Basic IT skills beneficial
What Matters in This Role for a Warehouse Operative
- Safe working practices
- Reliable attendance
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Pride in keeping the recycling area organised and compliant
Training & Development for a Warehouse Operative:
You’ll have opportunities to upskill in:
- Equipment identification
- Safe handling and dismantling
- Material recovery processes
- Supporting wider deinstallation teams
Benefits
- Full-time, permanent role
- Monday-Friday daytime hours
- Supportive operational team
- Opportunities for skill development
- Stable, long-term employment
If you’re looking for a hands-on operational role with long-term development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a company committed to safety, sustainability and responsible recycling.
