Recycling Operative Days

The Best Connection Group Limited; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is seeking a Recycling Operative to join our on-site team. The role offers progression opportunities and requires flexibility to work across departments, including weekend shifts with two weekdays off.

In this fast-paced position, you will operate across the recycling workflow, ensuring materials are sorted, processed safely, and duties are completed to high standards. Prior recycling or warehouse experience is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Health & safety conscious with good awareness of site rules.
• Reliable team player with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable with manual handling and standing for long periods.
• Capable in a fast-moving environment.
• Previous recycling or warehouse experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Sorting belt work to separate recyclable materials.
• General cleaning including machinery and work areas.
• Basic machinery maintenance and fault reporting.
• Support across departments as workload requires.
• Follow health & safety procedures to ensure a safe site.
• Materials handling and processing accuracy.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Manual handling

Fast-paced environment

Recycling/warehouse experience (help|f

Job description

The Best Connection are actively seeking a

Recycling Operative, who is looking to progress, is flexible working in various departments, and can work both Saturday and Sunday weekly (with two flexible week days off)...

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role working across various departments on site. You'll play a key part in supporting the recycling operation and ensuring materials are processed safely and efficiently.

Previous experience in a similar working environment would be advantageous...

Shifts / pay rates :

• Monday to Friday: £13.17 per hour
• Saturday: £19.75 per hour
• Sunday: £26.34 per hour

Roles and responsibilities:

• Working on the sorting belt to separate recyclable materials
• Carrying out general cleaning duties, including cleaning down machinery and work areas
• Assisting with the basic maintenance and upkeep of machinery (e.g., clearing blockages, reporting faults)
• Supporting different departments as required depending on workload
• Following all health & safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment
• Ensuring materials are handled and processed correctly
• Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets

What We're Looking For:

• Someone health & safety conscious with good awareness of site rules
• A reliable team player with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable with manual handling and working on your feet
• Ability to work in a fast‑moving environment
• Previous recycling or warehouse experience is helpful but not essential