Recycling Operative

Job Description

Recycling Operative

About Us

Our client is a leading provider in waste management solutions offering recycling facilities to ensure we deliver the highest quality recyclate to the remanufacturing markets.

Paper recycling has always been important and its importance continues to grow. This is not just because more paper is being used, but because the way we can collect and grade it has become much more sophisticated, efficient and effective.

We have an enviable reputation in the paper recycling industry and we are a leading recycler of all types of paper and cardboard. We recycle 100% of the paper that we handle through our specialist paper recycling facilities.

Easy to reach location via Bus, Tram or Road, with free onsite parking available.

Job Location:                     Shaw                     

Standard Pay Rate:           £8.72 per hour                                                                    

Overtime Pay Rate:          Overtime available                                                                                           

Working Hours:                40 hours per week (Paid for 37.5) Either 06.00 am - 14.00 pm or 14.00 pm - 22.00 pm (Rotating)   

The site are to introduce a 4 on 4 off shift pattern in September shift hours will be 14.00 pm – 02.00 am – candidates need to be flexible and able to work the new shifts (payrate to be confirmed).

Days of Work:                   Monday to Saturday    

On site parking, Weekly pay, Regular shifts.                                          

About the role

In this role you will be loading bails of cardboard and plastic in to 2 separate balers and air-blown extraction system so that paper/plastic can be recycled.

What we need from you

• Experience working in a manual role however full manual handling training will be provided
• You will be required to wear Safety Boots with ankle protection & a Hi Vis vest
• Be confident in communicating with your colleages and the customers. Self motivated and possessing the ability to work on own initiative as well as within a team
• Have strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Have the ability to multi task
• Must be able to work both shift patterns