Recycling Operative

The Best Connection; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Perks at Work

Staff Canteen

Temp to Perm opportunity

Weekly pay

Online Payslips

28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata

Pension contribution

Flexible shift pattern

Possible permanent positions following

Ongoing assignments

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking a Recycling Operative for our client in Stafford. This long-term, full-time role involves physically demanding work in a recycling environment with training opportunities and potential permanent placement for the right candidate.

Key duties include sorting plastics and card, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining a clean, efficient work area. Night shifts from 18:00 to 06:00 with a 2-on/2-off, 3-on/2-off, 2-on/3-off pattern.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding manual tasks.
• Reliable team member with positive attitude.
• Willingness to work night shifts and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Baling and recycling card and plastic.
• Sort and segregate waste types for recycling.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and tidy work area.
• Process recyclable materials on lines or bays.
• Remove non-conforming items to maintain quality.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as required.
• Follow site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Reliability

Flexible timing

Job description

Recycling Operative - Stafford

The Best Connection is looking for hardworking and reliable Recycling Operatives to join our client in Stafford on a long-term, full-time basis. This is a physically active role in a recycling environment with the opportunity for training and a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Baling and recycling card and plastic
• Manually sort and segregate waste types into various streams for recycling
• Ensure the working area complies with Health and Safety laws
• Sort and process recyclable materials on a picking line or in designated bays.
• Remove non-conforming or unsuitable items from materials to maintain quality.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as required.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work area, including general house-keeping duties.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures and instructions from supervisors.

Pay Rates:

£14.30p/h Nights

Shift Schedule:

18:00 - 06:00

Shift Pattern; 2 on 2, off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off

Requirements

• Able to work flexible day shifts.
• Good physical fitness for manual work, lifting and standing for long periods.
• Reliable team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Previous experience in recycling, waste, warehouse or production is an advantage but not essential

Benefits of working for this company:

Free car parking
Perks at Work
Staff Canteen
Temp to Perm opportunity

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:

• Weekly pay
• Online Payslips
• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Pension contribution
• Choice of long term, short term and odd days or weekends available
• Flexible shift pattern
• Possible permanent positions following successful trial period
• Ongoing assignments