Recycling Operative - Sort & Load, Immediate Start

Its Building People; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Its Building People is recruiting Recycling Operatives for a busy waste and recycling facility in Nursling, near Southampton. This is a temporary, full-time role with an immediate start. You will work Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00, with optional Saturday overtime at £19.00 per hour, starting at £12.71 per hour.

Duties include sorting waste, loading and unloading, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. Prior recycling or warehouse experience helps but is not required.

Qualifications

• Reliable with a good work ethic.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous recycling, warehouse, labouring, or industrial experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Working on a recycling picking line, sorting commercial and domestic waste.
• Separating recyclable materials such as wood, metal, cardboard, and plastic.
• Loading, moving, and handling materials safely.
• Ensuring recyclable items meet processing standards.
• Following all health and safety procedures and wearing the required PPE.
• Reporting hazards and working safely around plant machinery and equipment.
• Keeping the work area clean and tidy.

Skills

Manual handling

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Recycling experience

Job description

Its Building People is recruiting Recycling Operatives for a busy waste and recycling facility in Nursling, near Southampton. This is a temporary, full-time role with an immediate start. You will work Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00, with optional Saturday overtime at £19.00 per hour, starting at £12.71 per hour.

Duties include sorting waste, loading and unloading, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. Prior recycling or warehouse experience helps but is not required.