Production Operatives (Recycling) - Leyland, Preston

Blue Arrow; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Leyland seeks Production Operatives for immediate start. No prior experience is required; candidates will perform on-site waste processing and sorting tasks in a supportive environment. Competitive pay of £12.60 per hour with overtime available and potential for permanent positions with great benefits.

Benefits

Death in service cover

Pension matched up to 5%

Sickness pay up to 26 weeks

Cycle to work scheme

34 days holiday increasing with length of service

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Access to Blue Arrow tech

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Ability to maintain health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site waste processing.
• Sort waste from a conveyor.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Support all business functions of waste processing.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Work in an environment with odours and dust.

Skills

Ability to work in a dirty environment

Attention to detail

Ability to perform manual labor

Job description

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Production Operatives (Recycling) - Leyland, Preston, Leyland

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Client:

Blue Arrow

Location:

Leyland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

8d7795826435

Job Views:

3

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Production Operative positions available to work for a well-established and growing waste management company based in Leyland and Thornton. You do not require previous experience to apply.

These positions are available to start immediately and will lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Pay: £12.60 per hour.

Overtime Monday to Saturday paid at £18.90 per hour for hours worked over 37.5 hours and £25.20 per hour on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Working days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours:

8am - 4pm for first weeks training and then weekly rotating 06:15 - 14:15 and 14:00 - 22:00 Mon - Fri shift pattern.

Location: Leyland - PR26

JOB ROLE:

• Perform on-site waste processing.
• Sorting waste from a conveyor that could cause blockages.
• Housekeeping and general cleaning of your work area.
• Providing hands on support as required for all business functions of waste processing operations.
• Maintaining health and safety around the site.
• Ability to work in an environment with odours, dust and dirt.

The roles are temporary however permanent opportunities may be available for the right candidates with superb benefits for permanent colleagues including:

• Death in service cover at 4 times basic salary
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Sickness paid up to 26 weeks
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 34 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday increasing to 38 days (inclusive of bank holidays) with length of service.

Blue Arrow Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Hourly Rate of Pay £12.60 plus weekend and overtime enhanced rates.
• Holiday Pay
• Temporary to Permanent positions
• Immediate Starts
• Access to Blue Arrow tech to support your work and experience with us.

To apply please click Apply and complete our on-line registration form. You will then be contacted by a Blue Arrow representative to discuss your application. For these roles please DO NOT book in an on-line verification call as we will meet you locally to verify your right to work documents.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.