Shift Process Operative

CMD Recruitment; Westbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Shift Process Operative for a role in Westbury, England. This hands-on position requires attention to detail and teamwork while maintaining safety standards. The successful candidate will assist in plant operations and will receive comprehensive benefits, including health support and a pension scheme. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Shopping and gym discounts

Holiday trading scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Auto-enrolment pension with life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in waste, recycling, manufacturing or industrial environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to operate machinery safely (training provided).
• Good team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness across the site.
• Carry out first-line maintenance and cleaning of plant equipment.
• Support colleagues by covering other operational roles when needed.

Skills

Team player

Flexible working

Attention to detail

Commitment to safety

Job description

Shift Process Operative

Location: Westbury

Permanent and Full-time

Salary: £28,415.88 per year + shift allowance

Hours: Monday to Friday (plus every second Saturday morning if required). Normal hours are based on a 40‑hour week, from Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be required to work 8.5‑hour shifts.

Shift one – Monday to Friday 06:00 to 14:30: £12.60 p/h; Saturday 06:00 to 12:00: £18.90 p/h.

Shift two – Monday to Friday 13:30 to 22:00: £13.86 p/h (10% shift allowance).

About the Role

We have been requested to support our client to recruit a reliable and hardworking Shift Process Operative to join their MBT Facility team. The successful candidates will help keep the site clean, tidy and safe, operate plant machinery (once trained and authorised), and assist in the smooth running of the facility. This is a hands‑on role that requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness across the site.
• Carry out first‑line maintenance and cleaning of plant equipment.
• Support colleagues by covering other operational roles when needed.
• Complete site records accurately.
• Follow all safety and operational procedures.
• Monitoring and controlling plant operations.
• Managing deliveries and dispatches efficiently.
• Supporting site upkeep and safe working practices.
• Operating the weighbridge and undertaking general process duties.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a waste, recycling, manufacturing or industrial environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to operate machinery safely (training provided).
• Good team player with a positive attitude.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Commitment to maintaining high health & safety standards.

Benefits

• Healthcare cash plan – support for dental, optical, physiotherapy and more.
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 helpline and up to 6 counselling sessions per year.
• Shopping and gym discounts.
• 21 days holiday, rising to 28 with service.
• Holiday trading scheme – buy or sell holidays.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Auto‑enrolment pension with life assurance.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact Dan Pyle at CMD Recruitment on (phone number removed) and email your CV.