Flexible-Shift Recycling Operative (Norwich)

Contract Personnel Ltd; Costessey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 holiday days accrued for full time

Weekly pay every Friday

Pension Scheme

Dedicated team there for you

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is recruiting Recycling Operatives for a full-time position based in the Norwich area. The role involves sorting recyclable materials on a fast-moving conveyor belt, ensuring accurate separation by type (plastics, metals, paper) to support sustainable waste management.

You will stand for long periods in a busy environment, follow site safety rules, wear PPE, and work across shifts including weekends. Weekly pay and a company pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in a waste/recycling environment.
• Good attention to detail and fast hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manual Sorting: identify and manually separate recyclable materials from general waste on a conveyor belt.
• Material Handling: sort items into appropriate containers or chutes for further processing.
• Quality Control: remove non-recyclable or contaminated items to maintain quality.
• Health & Safety: follow site safety instructions and wear PPE at all times.
• Housekeeping: keep sorting area clean, tidy and free of obstructions.
• Teamwork: communicate with colleagues and supervisors to meet sorting targets.
• Any other duties as required

Skills

Manual sorting

Job description

Contract Personnel Ltd is recruiting Recycling Operatives for a full-time position based in the Norwich area. The role involves sorting recyclable materials on a fast-moving conveyor belt, ensuring accurate separation by type (plastics, metals, paper) to support sustainable waste management.

You will stand for long periods in a busy environment, follow site safety rules, wear PPE, and work across shifts including weekends. Weekly pay and a company pension are offered.