Forklift And Refuse Operative

Acorn by Synergie; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Forklift and Refuse Operatives to join a recycling team in Exeter. This hands-on role entails operating a forklift to collect and load refuse, ensuring cleanliness at collection points, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Applicants must have a valid forklift license and experience in a similar role is preferred. Immediate start available, with a pay rate of £12.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Forklift Counterbalance/B1 Licence Certificate.
• Experience in manual roles and recycling operations preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collect sorted recyclable refuse using a forklift.
• Load refuse into sifting and compacting machines.
• Maintain cleanliness of collection points and depot.

Skills

Forklift operation experience

Teamwork

Reliability

Physical capability

Education

Forklift Counterbalance/B1 Licence Certificate

Job description

Forklift and Refuse Operatives

Exeter | £12.92 per hour | 6am - 2.30pm | Days | Immediate Start

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Forklift and Refuse Operatives to join a recycling team in Exeter. This is a hands‑on outdoor role working in all weather conditions, sorting recyclable materials, and assisting with general site and yard duties.

Key Duties

• Collecting already sorted recycle refuse using forklift
• Loading refuse into sifting and compacting machine using forklift
• Keeping domestic and commercial collection points clean and tidy.
• Assisting in maintaining a tidy local depot at all times.

Requirements

• Forklift Counterbalance/B1 in date Licence Certificate
• Experience as a recycling operative or in a similar manual role
• Experience of working outdoors
• Physically capable of manual duties and heavy lifting
• Strong Team Work Ethic
• Reliable and able to work flexibly as required.

Interested? Apply online with current CV to show relevant experience or contact Mandy at Acorn by Synergie's Exeter office for further details

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers