Waste Sorting Specialist – Day Shift (Mon–Fri)

Abbey Personnel Services Ltd; Brayton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Personnel Services Ltd is recruiting for a team of Hand Pickers to manually sort and recover designated materials from mixed waste streams at our Brayton site in the United Kingdom. You will identify target materials, ensure quality standards, and maintain housekeeping.

Hours are 7:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. Roles require good attention to detail, ability to work safely, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Training on site will be provided; protective equipment is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and material recognition.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements is essential.
• Physical fitness to stand for long periods and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect waste materials moving along a conveyor system.
• Remove designated recyclable materials: cardboard and paper, plastics, metals, glass, wood.
• Place recovered materials into the correct chutes, bins, or containers for further processing.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area around the picking station.
• Follow site health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Report equipment faults, blockages, or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Assist with housekeeping and general facility operations as required.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Physical fitness

Team player

Job description

Abbey Personnel Services Ltd is recruiting for a team of Hand Pickers to manually sort and recover designated materials from mixed waste streams at our Brayton site in the United Kingdom. You will identify target materials, ensure quality standards, and maintain housekeeping.

Hours are 7:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. Roles require good attention to detail, ability to work safely, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Training on site will be provided; protective equipment is required.