At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle materials, operate machinery, and maintain safety standards in a busy recycling environment.
- Company: Talent STEM recruits for a well-established business in the recycling and materials processing sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy a temporary-to-permanent role with full training, overtime, and shift allowances.
- Other info: The role includes both standard daytime hours and planned 12-hour shifts.
- Why this job: Join a stable, growing business with a supportive team and opportunities for skill development.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and experience in an industrial environment.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Talent STEM are recruiting on behalf of a well-established industrial business within the recycling and materials processing sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Production Operative to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is a hands-on role in a busy industrial environment involving yard duties, material handling, machinery operation and forklift truck work. Applicants must hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
Key Responsibilities
- General yard and processing duties
- Material handling, sorting and preparation
- Operating machinery and equipment following training
- Using hand and power tools safely
- Counterbalance FLT operation
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards
- Supporting wider site operations as required
Requirements
- Previous experience within a recycling, yard, manufacturing or industrial environment
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential)
- Experience operating machinery and/or industrial tools
- Good level of physical fitness
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Strong commitment to health and safety
Hours
The role combines standard Monday–Friday daytime hours with planned 12-hour day and night shifts during certain weeks. Shift schedules are provided in advance.
What's on Offer?
- Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
- Full training and development
- Stable, growing business
- Supportive team environment
- Overtime and shift allowances to enhance earnings
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and be willing to undergo pre-employment screening. If you are motivated, reliable, and interested in developing your skills within an industrial environment, this opportunity is for you. Apply today for consideration.
General Operative - Recycling (part shift work) employer: Talent STEM Ltd
Work with a leading company in the recycling sector located in a busy industrial area. Enjoy a supportive team environment and receive full training to enhance your skills. The company is committed to health and safety, ensuring a secure workplace for all employees.
