Multiskilled Recycling Operative

Viridor Energy Ltd; Linwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridor Energy Ltd in Linwood, Scotland, is hiring a Multiskilled Recycling Operative. You will work on a 45-hour week Mon–Fri, with a salary of £33,728 per year and eligibility for an annual bonus scheme in addition to a benefits package.

The role requires hands-on operation across multiple site functions, with training on at least three core tasks and a focus on safety, efficiency, and teamwork at our Linwood site. Applications close 31 August 2026, but early submission is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be trained on at least 3 of the listed operations.
• Able to undertake litter picking and cleaning activities as needed.
• Complete site paperwork (site log, fire checks, etc).
• Commitment to health and safety in a busy site environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties within the sites as required or directed.
• Operate any of the listed roles or other reasonable operational tasks.
• Support cleaning activities and assist with site paperwork when required.

Tools

Weighbridge Operation

Forklift Truck

Traffic Marshal

Picking from the line

Job description

Career Opportunities: Multiskilled Recycling Operative (51496)

Requisition ID51496-Posted07/10/2026-Transfer Stations-Scotland-Linwood, Renfrewshire

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge andbuild a world where nothing goes to waste

We have an opportunity in Linwood for a Multi Skilled Recycling Operative to join our team, working 45 hours per wee k, Monday to Friday.

The salary for this role will be £33,728 per year, and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

As a Multi Skilled Recycling Operative, you will u ndertake duties within the sites as required or directed. A Multiskilled Operator should be fully trained on at least 3 of the following:

• Weighbridge Operation
• Forklift Truck (and/or able to use shovel or grab)
• Traffic Marshal
• Picking from the line.

A Multiskilled operative will complete any of these roles or other reasonable operational requirements, such as litter picking, aiding cleaning activities, clearing blockages in plant or completing site paperwork (site log, fire checks etc).

We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.