Non-Ferrous Recycling Operative (Bilston)

RGIT Australia; Bilston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Free parking

Job summary

Global Ardour Recycling is recruiting a Non-Ferrous Operative for the Bilston site. You will identify, sort and process non-ferrous metals, ensuring safe, efficient operations across a 47.5 hour week (Mon–Fri with possible weekend flexibility). Starting salary is £30,000, with skill-dependent progression.

You will work in a growing family-run business focused on sustainability and community impact, contributing to training and development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in scrap metal recycling.
• Knowledge of non-ferrous metals is essential.
• FLT experience or licence desirable.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Health & Safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Identify, sort and process non-ferrous metals to procedures.
• Assist with weighing materials and liaise with suppliers and public deliveries.
• Maintain clear communication and follow instructions.
• Operate plant equipment and FLT where trained.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe work practices.

Skills

Non-ferrous metal knowledge

Scrap metal recycling experience

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

FLT forklift license

Job description

Non-Ferrous Recycling Operative (Bilston)

Bilston, WestMidlands WV14, United Kingdom

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 04 Sep 2026

Description

Role:Recycling Operative (non-ferrous)

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

• 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.

Company Overview

Leading the way in Metal Recycling. We are Global Ardour Recycling, helping our customers reduce, reuse, and recycle.