Night Shift Recycling Operative – Sorting & Balers

Blakemore Trade Partners; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

EarlyPay

Staff discount

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Long service awards

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Job summary

Blakemore Trade Partners is seeking a Recycling Operative for the night shift (22:00–06:00) at our Bedford warehouse. You will oversee sorting, collection and disposal of waste, separating recyclables like cardboard, plastic and food, and operate recycling machinery such as balers and compactors.

The role is 40 hours per week, five days out of seven including weekends, with a permanent contract. Training for machinery use is provided; you will work in a fast-paced environment focused on

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate with basic math and reading skills.
• Experience in warehousing and distribution environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Unloading cages and equipment from store deliveries.
• Sortation of recyclables using balers and compactors (training provided).
• Transport cages to warehouse locations for use by others.
• Coordinate with stock control on disposal of non-recoverable items.
• Carry out duties within other warehouse functions as needed.
• Support key operational tasks as required (e.g., picking).
• Maintain high presentation standards and attention to detail.

Skills

Numerate and literate

Warehousing and distribution

Ability to work in cold environment

Job description

Blakemore Trade Partners is seeking a Recycling Operative for the night shift (22:00–06:00) at our Bedford warehouse. You will oversee sorting, collection and disposal of waste, separating recyclables like cardboard, plastic and food, and operate recycling machinery such as balers and compactors.

The role is 40 hours per week, five days out of seven including weekends, with a permanent contract. Training for machinery use is provided; you will work in a fast-paced environment focused on