Non-Ferrous Recycling Operative (Bilston)

Global Ardour Recycling; Bilston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Company Pension

Free parking

Training and development

Job summary

Global Ardour Recycling in Bilston is seeking a Recycling Operative (Non-Ferrous) to join our yard team. You will identify, sort and process non-ferrous metals, assist with weighing materials, and help keep operations safe and tidy in all weather.

Ideal candidates have scrap metal recycling experience and knowledge of non-ferrous metals; FLT experience or licence is desirable. We offer a full-time permanent role with training, company pension and free parking, plus opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in scrap metal recycling.
• Knowledge of non-ferrous metals is essential.
• FLT experience or licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify, sort and process non-ferrous metals.
• Assist with weighing materials and dealing with suppliers/public deliveries.
• Work closely with team and follow instructions; maintain high safety standards.
• Operate plant equipment and forklift where trained.
• Maintain clean and safe yard and comply with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Non-ferrous metal knowledge

Scrap metal recycling experience

Reliable with strong work ethic

Tools

FLT licence/experience

Job description

Role: Recycling Operative (non-ferrous)

Location: Budden Road, Bilston, WV14 8JN

Hours: 47.5 hours per week (predominantly Mon – Fri with the requirement to be flexible over 7 days).

Salary: Starting at £30,000 (skill dependent)

The Business:

Global Ardour Recycling is a growing family-run business committed to sustainability, innovation, and community impact. The company specialises in processing both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, helping businesses recycle materials responsibly while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to grow. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Onward Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.

We are now looking to recruit Recycling Operatives (Non-Ferrous) to join our team at our Bilston site.

The Role

As a Non-Ferrous Operative, you will play a key role in the daily operations of the yard, ensuring non-ferrous materials are correctly identified, sorted, and processed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, sort and process non-ferrous metals in accordance with company procedures
• Customer service assisting with weighing materials and dealing with suppliers and public deliveries
• Work closely with others, ensuring good communication and following instructions
• Operate plant equipment and FLT (Forklift Truck) where trained
• Maintain good housekeeping practices ensuring area is always clean and tidy
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and safe systems of work
• Assist with general yard duties as required
• Often working in various weather conditions
• You will work closely with the yard team and management to maintain high operational standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience in scrap metal recycling
• Has knowledge of non-ferrous metal –essential
• Comfortable working in different aspects of a scrap yard
• Has FLT experience or licence (desirable)
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Health & Safety conscious

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunities for training and development
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Career progression within a growing recycling company
• Company Pension
• Free parking

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Health, safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.