Recycling Operative

Contract Personnel Limited; Costessey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Recycling Operatives in Costessey, UK. The role involves sorting recyclable materials on a conveyor belt. Candidates must be reliable and able to work in various conditions. Benefits include 28 holiday days and weekly pay. The shifts are flexible, and the factory operates 7 days a week.

Benefits

28 holiday days

Weekly pay

Dedicated support team

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in a waste/recycling environment (indoor or outdoor).
• Willingness to wear PPE such as gloves, boots, and high-visibility clothing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manually separate recyclable materials from general waste on a conveyor belt.
• Sort items into appropriate containers or chutes for further processing or recycling.
• Follow all site safety instructions and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast hand-eye coordination

Job description

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting Recycling Operatives based in the Norwich area. This is a full time role.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

We are looking for reliable Recycling Operatives to work on a fast‑moving conveyor belt line, sorting and separating recyclable materials by type (e.g., plastics, metals, paper). This is a key role in supporting environmental sustainability and efficient waste management operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manual Sorting: Identify and manually separate recyclable materials from general waste on a conveyor belt.
• Material Handling: Sort items into appropriate containers or chutes for further processing or recycling.
• Quality Control: Remove non-recyclable or contaminated items to maintain the quality of sorted materials.
• Health & Safety: Follow all site safety instructions and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Housekeeping: Keep the sorting area clean, tidy, and free of obstructions.
• Teamwork: Communicate with colleagues and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and meet sorting targets.
• Any other duties as required.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in a waste/recycling environment (indoor or outdoor).
• Good attention to detail and fast hand-eye coordination.
• Willingness to wear PPE such as gloves, boots, and high‑visibility clothing.

Shift Pattern

• YOU choose the days YOU work!
• Factory operates 7 days per week.
• Will include weekend work.
• 06:00 - 18:00.

Benefits

• 28 holiday days accrued for full time workers.
• Weekly pay every Friday straight into your bank account.
• Dedicated team there for you every step of the way.

To apply, please contact the Industrial Team on (phone number removed), or send your CV to (url removed).