Recycling Operative

Ciwmjobs; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Ross is recruiting for Recycling Operatives at a site in Broughton, Chester, working to support waste management for client sites. The role is initially 8:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with training leading to shift patterns and potential permanent progression.

The job requires a full driving licence, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and previous waste/recycling experience is advantageous. Own transport is essential to reach the remote site.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence is required.
• Experience in waste/recycling is advantageous.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Own transport is essential to reach the site.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day site operations and waste requirements.
• Ensure waste streams are collected and segregated correctly (metals, cardboard, wood, general waste and hazardous materials).
• Work with site staff to support smooth operations for client sites.
• Follow supervisor instructions and health & safety policies at all times.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

Waste/recycling experience

Job description

Barker Ross is currently recruiting for several Recycling Operative's to join our client specialising in recycling waste streams for individual clients. This is a temporary on going position due to start as soon as possible, with the potential to join the company following a successful probation period! This particular site is based in Broughton, Chester and is a manufacturer of aerospace products. You will be required to work in conjunction with Site Management to safely deliver throughput of waste in the Transfer Station and be responsible for contributing to waste management processes and standards on site.

A full clean driving license is required for this role.

Initially, you will be required to work 8:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday. Once fully trained, you would then go onto either of the below shift patterns:

• Day shift working 06:00-18:00 on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Rotation days working 06:00-14:30 week 1, then 12:30-21:00 week 2

The hourly rate for this role is paying £13.14 per hour and once fully trained and on either of the above shifts, the hourly rate will be increased to £14.34.

Duties of the role will include:

• Day to day site operations and waste requirements
• Ensure waste streams are collected and segregated correctly. These can consist of metals, cardboard, wood, general waste and hazardous (oils, batteries etc.)
• Working with all site staff assisting with the smooth operation of client site
• Following advice and instructions given by Supervisor
• Following health and safety policies and procedures at all times

To be successful you will need:

• To be aware that the working areas are often out in all-weather terrain (full PPE issued), often sorting and processing waste revenue streams outdoors.
• Previous experience within a waste or recycling role would be an advantage.
• Own transport is essential in order to reach the remote location of the site.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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