Recycling Operative

Ciwmjobs; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 holiday days accrued for full time

Weekly pay every Friday

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Contract Personnel is seeking Recycling Operatives in the Norwich area for a full-time role on a fast-moving conveyor line, sorting recyclables by type. The job emphasizes environmental sustainability and efficient waste management, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities include manual sorting, material handling, quality control, and following PPE requirements. The position offers 28 holidays, weekly pay, and a pension scheme, with a 7-day operation and flexible weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Able to work in a waste/recycling environment, indoors or outdoors.
• Good attention to detail and quick hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manual Sorting: identify and separate recyclable materials on a conveyor belt.
• Material Handling: sort items into containers or chutes for processing.
• Quality Control: remove non-recyclables and contaminants to maintain quality.
• Health & Safety: follow site safety rules and wear PPE at all times.
• Housekeeping: keep sorting areas clean and uncluttered.
• Teamwork: communicate with colleagues to meet sorting targets.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Standing long periods

Attention to detail

Waste/recycling environment

PPE usage

Job description

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

Working hours

• Shift pattern: YOU choose the days YOU work!
• Factory operates 7 days per week
• Weekend work avaialble
• 06:00 - 18:00

Benefits

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