Recycling Operator - Hands-On Equipment Training

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is recruiting a Recycling Operative to join the Recycling Area in Loughborough on a temp to perm basis. Hours are Full Time Days, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £12.71 to £12.85 per hour.

Key responsibilities include sorting and weighing recyclables, documenting materials, and operating various equipment after full training. The role requires physical fitness, reliability, and teamwork in a busy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to perform heavy lifting.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual in a busy environment.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions and procedures.
• Safety-conscious around machinery and follow health & safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day recycling operations within the Recycling Area.
• Identify and sort different types of recyclable materials.
• Weigh materials accurately and record information.
• Ensure materials are documented correctly per procedures.
• Place materials into designated recycling areas by material type.
• Move and handle materials throughout the recycling process.
• Carry out regular heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Receive training on equipment such as granulator, shredder, 3D print filament machine, wire stripper, baling equipment.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and correctly.
• Keep the Recycling Area clean and organised.
• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures.
• Work as part of a team to complete operations efficiently.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

The Recruitment Group is recruiting a Recycling Operative to join the Recycling Area in Loughborough on a temp to perm basis. Hours are Full Time Days, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £12.71 to £12.85 per hour.

Key responsibilities include sorting and weighing recyclables, documenting materials, and operating various equipment after full training. The role requires physical fitness, reliability, and teamwork in a busy manufacturing setting.