Recycling Operative

Ciwmjobs; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive hourly rate

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Registration process

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Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking reliable Recycling Operatives for a busy skip and waste management operation in Hailsham. This is a physical role on a sorting line handling recyclables and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will work as part of a team, follow health and safety procedures, wear PPE, and help meet daily targets while maintaining a clean site.

Weekly pay, a competitive hourly rate, and temp-to-perm opportunities are available through The Best Connection.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to work on a sorting line and handle waste safely.
• Good attention to detail and teamwork.
• Compliance with health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and separating different types of recyclables (e.g., wood, metal, plastics).
• Always maintaining a clean and safe working area.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
• Report any machinery faults or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Assist with general yard duties when required.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet daily targets.
• Ensure compliance with company recycling standards and environmental policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Job description

Recycling Operatives Wanted - Consistent Work & Weekly Pay

Location: Hailsham | Shifts: 07:30 - 17:00

The Best Connection is a recruitment agency, and this position is being offered on a Temporary basis.

We are seeking reliable and hardworking Recycling Operatives to assist our client in a busy skip and waste management operation based in Hailsham. This is a physical role working in a recycling yard, supporting the sorting and processing of waste materials by working on a sorting line and removing recyclable material from waste.

You will work as part of a team, handling waste safely and efficiently, ensuring materials are correctly sorted in line with environmental and site regulations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, is safety‑conscious, and takes pride in contributing to environmentally responsible waste management.

You'll be responsible for:

• Identifying and separating different types of recyclables (e.g., wood, metal, plastics).
• Always maintaining a clean and safe working area.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
• Report any machinery faults or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Assist with general yard duties when required.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet daily targets.
• Ensure compliance with company recycling standards and environmental policies.

(Please note: your role may not be limited to these tasks)

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Access to a device to complete an online application.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Good attention to detail and teamwork skills

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly pay - every Friday
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Quick 15-minute registration process
• Access to hundreds of jobs across East Sussex
• Nationwide support from 85+ branches (easy transfer if you relocate)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.