Role: Recycling Operative (non-ferrous)
Location: Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BX
Hours: 42.75 hours per week (predominantly Mon – Fri with the requirement to be flexible over 7 days).
Salary: Starting at £30,000 (skill dependent)
The Business:
Global Ardour Recycling is a growing family-run business committed to sustainability, innovation, and community impact. The company specialises in processing both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, helping businesses recycle materials responsibly while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to grow. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Onward Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.
We are now looking to recruit Recycling Operatives (Non-Ferrous) to join our team at our Preston site.
The Role
As a Non-Ferrous Operative, you will play a key role in the daily operations of the yard, ensuring non-ferrous materials are correctly identified, sorted, and processed safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, sort and process non-ferrous metals in accordance with company procedures
- Customer service assisting with weighing materials and dealing with suppliers and public deliveries
- Work closely with others, ensuring good communication and following instructions
- Operate plant equipment and FLT (Forklift Truck) where trained
- Maintain good housekeeping practices ensuring area is always clean and tidy
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and safe systems of work
- Assist with general yard duties as required
- Often working in various weather conditions
- You will work closely with the yard team and management to maintain high operational standards.
- Plus any ad-hoc duties required throughout the site.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has experience in scrap metal recycling
- Has knowledge of non-ferrous metal – essential
- Comfortable working in different aspects of a scrap yard
- Has FLT experience or licence (desirable)
- Reliable with a strong work ethic and ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Health & Safety conscious
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent position
- Opportunities for training and development
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Career progression within a growing recycling company
- Company Pension
- Free parking
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Health, safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.
Non-Ferrous Recycling Operative (Preston) employer: Global Ardour Recycling
Global Ardour Recycling Limited is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful career in business development within the recycling sector. Located in the Midlands, we offer a collaborative work culture that values your contributions and provides opportunities for professional growth while working with established industrial businesses. Join us to play a pivotal role in shaping our Industrial Contracts division and enjoy the autonomy to drive new business initiatives in a supportive environment.
