Recycling Operative

Contract Personnel Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking reliable Recycling Operatives in Norwich. The role involves sorting and separating recyclable materials on a conveyor belt in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to stand for long periods and wear required PPE. This full-time position supports environmental sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and manually separate recyclable materials from general waste.
• Sort items into appropriate containers for recycling.
• Maintain quality by removing non-recyclables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Job description

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

Please note: 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.