Warehouse Operative

Recycling Lives Services; Preston; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career progression

Supportive team

Pensions 5% / 3% employer

25 days annual leave

Counselling support

Financial advice

Healthcare cashback

Ethical loans

Maternity/Paternity pay

Cycle to work

Job summary

Recycling Lives Services in Preston is looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team. You will help dismantle televisions and other electronics, sorting components for recycling and keeping the workspace clean and safe.

No previous experience is required as full training is provided. Working Mon-Fri 06:00–14:30 with a 30-minute paid break, you will join a practical, hands-on environment that values reliability, attention to detail and a positive approach.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Safely dismantling TVs and electronic equipment following company procedures.
• Sorting and organising electronic components for recycling.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area.
• Adhering to all health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Positive attitude

Eagerness to learn

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Job description

Role

Warehouse Operative

Location

Preston, PR2

Hours

Monday – Friday 06.00 - 14:30 with a 30 min paid break.

Salary

£13.00 p/h

The Role:

Are you looking to start a new career or gain hands-on experience in a warehouse environment? We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Warehouse Operatives to assist with dismantling televisions and other electronics. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided!

The Business

Recycling Lives Services is not a typical recycling company. Since our inception, the business has been structurally built around social value, employing people from disadvantaged backgrounds, partnering with the justice system to reduce reoffending, and delivering environmental excellence at scale. The social mission is not a layer added on top of commercial activity. It is the reason the business operates in the way it does.

We operate UK-wide across construction, manufacturing, retail, utilities and public sector markets, offering total waste management, WEEE recycling, and specialist hazardous waste services.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely dismantling TVs and electronic equipment following company procedures
• Sorting and organising electronic components for recycling
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Adhering to all health and safety guidelines

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks
• Reliability and punctuality

Benefits

• Full training provided – no experience needed
• Opportunity for progression within the company
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Pensions contribution, 5% employee 3% employer
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to free in-house, qualified counselling support
• Access to free impartial financial advisors
• Healthcare cash back plan*
• Access to ethical loan and savings products *
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
• Cycle to work scheme*

*Employees become eligible after 12 months service.

Please note all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.