Recycling Operative

Contract Personnel Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension Scheme

28 holiday days

Job summary

Contract Personnel is hiring Recycling Operatives in Norwich. You will work on a fast-moving conveyor belt, sorting recyclable materials by type and ensuring efficient waste management operations.

The role is full-time with a flexible shift pattern and opportunities to contribute to environmental sustainability. Duties include manual sorting, material handling, quality control, and strict adherence to health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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

Skills

Manual sorting

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

PPE compliance

Job description

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.

Shift pattern:

• YOU choose the days YOU work!


• Factory operates 7 days per week


• Weekend work avaialble


• 06:00 - 18:00

Benefits of working for Contract Personnel:

• 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