Recycling Operative - 4 on 4 off (Preston)

RGIT Australia; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Ardour Recycling in Preston is seeking a Recycling Operative to join our busy team on a 4 on 4 off schedule. You will sort and pick through recyclable materials and work on all production lines as required.

Ideal candidates have experience on a picking line, are comfortable outdoors in a scrap yard, and are reliable with a strong work ethic. Roles include depolluting ELVs, removing catalytic converters, tyres, batteries, and maintaining safety and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Experience on a picking line.
• Comfortable in a scrap yard environment.
• Able to work outdoors in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Sort and pick through recyclable materials.
• Work on all production lines as required.
• Communicate well with colleagues and follow instructions.
• Assist in other areas of the business such as depollution of ELVs, removal of catalytic converters, tyres and batteries.
• Perform heavy manual handling tasks with care and safety.
• Ensure environmental and health and safety policies are followed.
• Maintain clean and tidy working areas.

Skills

Picking line experience

Outdoor work

Health & Safety aware

Reliable

Job description

Recycling Operative - 4 on 4 off (Preston)

Hours: 12 hour shifts, 7:30am-7:30pm, 4 on 4 off

The Business:

Global Ardour Recycling is a family-run business driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, integrity, innovation, and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of their background. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Onward Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.

The Role:

We are looking to recruit an experienced Recycling Operative with to join our established team based at our Recycling Park in Preston.

What you will be doing:

• To sort and pick through recyclable materials
• To carry out duties and to work on all the production lines as required
• Working closely with others, ensuring good communication and following instructions
• To assist in other areas of the business such as :
• Undertaking the depollution of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs)
• Removing of catalytic convertors from vehicles
• Removing tyres
• Removal of batteries
• Manual work with heavy lifting involved
• Ensuring compliance with environmental and health and safety policy and rules
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices ensuring area is always clean and tidy

Who you are:

• Experience on a picking line
• Comfortable working in different aspects of a scrap yard
• Enjoys working outdoors in a busy environment
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Health & Safety conscious

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Health, Safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.

Company Overview

Leading the way in Metal Recycling. We are Global Ardour Recycling, helping our customers reduce, reuse, and recycle.