Recycling Operative

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is recruiting a Recycling Operative to join the Recycling Area in Loughborough on a temp to perm basis. Hours are Full Time Days, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £12.71 to £12.85 per hour.

Key responsibilities include sorting and weighing recyclables, documenting materials, and operating various equipment after full training. The role requires physical fitness, reliability, and teamwork in a busy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to perform heavy lifting.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual in a busy environment.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions and procedures.
• Safety-conscious around machinery and follow health & safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day recycling operations within the Recycling Area.
• Identify and sort different types of recyclable materials.
• Weigh materials accurately and record information.
• Ensure materials are documented correctly per procedures.
• Place materials into designated recycling areas by material type.
• Move and handle materials throughout the recycling process.
• Carry out regular heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Receive training on equipment such as granulator, shredder, 3D print filament machine, wire stripper, baling equipment.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and correctly.
• Keep the Recycling Area clean and organised.
• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures.
• Work as part of a team to complete operations efficiently.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

The Recruitment Group are recruiting for a Recycling Operative to join a Recycling area for our client based in Loughborough on a temp to perm basis.

Location:- Loughborough

Department:- Recycling Area

Hours:- Full Time Days - Monday to Friday

Pay:- £12.71 to £12.85

Key Responsibilities of the Recycling Operative

• Carry out day-to-day recycling operations within the Recycling Area
• Identify and sort different types of recyclable materials
• Weigh materials accurately and record the relevant information
• Ensure materials are documented correctly in line with company procedures
• Place materials into the correct designated recycling areas according to their material type
• Move and handle materials throughout the recycling process
• Carry out regular heavy lifting and manual handling
• Receive full training to operate a range of equipment, including:
  • Granulator
  • Shredder
  • 3D print filament machine
  • Wire stripper
  • Baling equipment
• Ensure equipment is used safely and correctly
• Keep the Recycling Area clean, tidy and organised
• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures
• Work as part of a team to ensure recycling operations are completed efficiently and accurately

About You

• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual
• Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment
• Accurate and able to complete paperwork and records correctly
• Able to follow instructions and procedures
• Safety-conscious, particularly when working around machinery
• Willing to learn and be trained on a variety of equipment
• A good team player with a positive attitude
• Previous experience in recycling environments preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a hands-on role within a busy manufacturing environment, with the opportunity to gain experience operating a variety of specialist recycling equipment.

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