Recycling Operative

JDR Recruitment; Trafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment are recruiting for Recycling Operatives based in Trafford Park. The role involves sorting and segregating recyclable materials, assisting with loading/unloading, inspecting for contamination, and operating machinery when trained.

You will help maintain site cleanliness and follow health and safety procedures. It is a busy, industrial environment with duties that include PPE use, reporting hazards, and working as part of a team to hit operational targets.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to follow instructions and safe working procedures.
• Physically fit for manual handling activities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort and segregate recyclable materials according to company procedures.
• Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles delivering or collecting recyclable materials.
• Inspect incoming materials and identify contamination or non-conforming items.
• Operate machinery and equipment when trained and authorised.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards across the site.
• Assist with stock movement and storage of materials within designated areas.
• Follow all site health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Report hazards, accidents, damaged equipment, or unsafe practices immediately.
• Support processing operations to maximise recovery and recycling rates.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve operational targets.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Manual handling

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

JDR Recruitment are recruiting for Recycling Operatives based in Trafford Park.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort and segregate recyclable materials according to company procedures.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles delivering or collecting recyclable materials.
• Inspect incoming materials and identify contamination or non-conforming items.
• Operate machinery and equipment when trained and authorised.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards across the site.
• Assist with stock movement and storage of materials within designated areas.
• Follow all site health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report hazards, accidents, damaged equipment, or unsafe practices immediately.
• Support processing operations to maximise recovery and recycling rates.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve operational targets.

Essential Requirements

• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to follow instructions and safe working procedures.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling activities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• Safety conscious approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Good organisational skills.

Working Environment

The role may involve working:

• Outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• In a busy industrial recycling yard.
• Around heavy machinery and moving vehicles.
• In noisy and dusty environments.
• On rotating shifts, weekends, or overtime as required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Manual handling of recyclable materials.
• Working at heights or confined spaces where trained and authorised.
• Ability to wear PPE for extended periods.

Shift Times

Monday - Friday 6:45am-4pm

Basic Hours are paid at £13.80 per hour

Overtime Hours are paid at £20.70 per hour

Ongoing work leading to permanent for the right candidates

JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.