Recycling Operator

Coveris Management GmbH; Winsford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their production operations team in the Recycling department. This role involves ensuring the efficient production of polythene recyclate, maintaining high standards of safety and quality, and supporting the manufacturing process. With a rotating shift pattern, this position offers a dynamic work environment where teamwork and a positive attitude are key. The company provides a range of benefits, including retention bonuses, career development opportunities, and various employee assistance programs, making it an attractive place to grow your career.

Benefits

Retention Bonus

Career Development Opportunities

Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Bike2Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free Onsite Parking

Subsidised Staff Canteen

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Experience working shift patterns and/or long hours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maximize production of polythene Recyclate within specifications.
• Maintain raw materials and complete necessary paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Positive Work Ethic

Ability to Work Shifts

Tools

AS400 System

Job description

Coveris is a leading global manufacturer, creating high performance and technically engineered packaging solutions. At our Winsford site, we produce polythene film for a range of established customers across multiple industries including agricultural, industrial, and food based. We are looking for hard-working and motivated individuals to join our production operations team in Recycling department.

Job Description

Shifts; Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, including Bank Holidays on a 1-week rotating basis

Salary; £26,000 per year

Holidays; 33 per year, including Bank Holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the production polythene Recyclate within specification, maximizing production to support manufacturing efficiencies.
• Ensuring raw materials and material feed are maintained.
• Completion of blend changes, filter, and die face cleans, as required.
• Maintenance tasks as trained and approved by Recycling Manager.
• Weigh, palletize, label, and remove finished product.
• Accurate completion of all necessary paperwork both operational and health & safety.
• Transfer feedstocks from outside areas.
• Maintenance of housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Ensuring the AS400 system is updated as required with all complete transactions.
• Completion of duties in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

What are we looking for

• Good literacy, numeracy skills
• A reliable, enthusiastic team player.
• Good communication skills and an open, honest approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage individual workload.
• Display a positive work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Experience working shift pattern and/or long hours
• Efficiency in summarising and presenting verbal and written information.
• Committed to achieving excellence in both quality and line efficiency.

What we offer you in return

• Retention Bonus - £500 payment for completing one years service and another £500 payment after two.
• Continued career development opportunities
• Pension
• Life Assurance (x4 annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity leave, after qualifying conditions have been met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan via Medicash
• Access to BenefitHub (Discount marketplace)
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Christmas closure and more!

If this role is of interest – please apply! We are looking forward to receiving your application and meeting you!

Re: Applications – Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to guarantee individual feedback to every application. If you are shortlisted for the next stage, a member of the HR team will contact you with 7 days of your application.