Recycling Operative

The Best Connection Group Limited; Polegate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection in Hailsham is seeking reliable Recycling Operatives to join a busy skip and waste management operation. This is a physical, hands-on role in a recycling yard, focusing on sorting and processing waste.

You will work as part of a team, identify recyclables, maintain a clean, safe area, follow PPE rules, report faults, and help meet daily targets. Weekly pay and temp-to-perm opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual
• Team player with good attention to detail
• Willingness to work in a physical role
• Ability to follow 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

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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
• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly pay - every Friday
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

All positions are subject to availability. Due to high volumes of applications, please allow up to 10 working days for a response. If you haven't heard from us in that time, unfortunately you've not been successful.

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