At a Glance
- Tasks: Pick and sort recyclable materials in a busy facility while ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join RiverRidge, a leader in waste management with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Earn £13.32 per hour, enjoy bonuses, 28 days leave, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for growth in a dynamic industry.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the environment while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills, self-motivated, and able to work well in a team.
The predicted salary is between 13.32 - 13.32 £ per hour.
- Monday to Friday (inc. Saturdays, when required)
- We are looking to appoint a
Recycling Operative for the day shift in our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at our River Ridge site in
Portadown.
Main Duties and Responsibilities to include
- Responsibility for picking and segregating both recyclable and non-recyclable materials within a busy MRF.
- Ensure quality and recovery rates are maximised
- Ensure compliance with statutory and company obligations, & Health & Safety.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Ensure daily housekeeping rules are adhered to at all times.
- Adhere to the principles of Manual Handling at all times.
- Using software to support more efficient methods of quality control /analysis of our waste streams/waste process
- Any other duties as deemed reasonable by Supervisors /Management
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to work well on own initiative
- Be self-motivated
- Ability to work well with others
- Flexible approach to work hours
- Previous experience within a Waste Industry
- Banksman Training Certificate and experience of performing Banksman
What We Offer!
- Competitive Hourly Rate –
- £13.32 per hour (15% hourly premium for hours worked between 11pm & 6am)
- Annual bonus (subject to achieving set KPIs)
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Free parking
- *Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK
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Recycling Operative- Portadown Closing Date: 27th August 2026, 5 pm employer: RiverRidge
Join RiverRidge as an HGV Driver and experience a rewarding career with competitive pay, including an annual bonus scheme and generous overtime rates. Our supportive work culture prioritises safety and teamwork, providing ample opportunities for professional growth while ensuring you enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the beautiful locations of Portadown and Garvagh.
We think you need these skills to ace Recycling Operative- Portadown Closing Date: 27th August 2026, 5 pm
Material Segregation
Quality Control
Health & Safety Compliance
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage
Manual Handling
Waste Analysis Software Proficiency
Organisational Skills
