Abatec Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Recycling Operative to join a busy and fast-paced recycling operation. This is a hands-on role involving the processing of materials, recovery of recyclable metals, operation of plant machinery, and maintaining high standards of health and safety across the site.
What’s on Offer:
Monday to Friday 06.00 AM – 16.00 PM
Temp to Perm after 12 weeks
£12.71 increasing when trained.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate recycling plant equipment safely, including screens, magnets, and crushers.
- Monitor equipment and help keep operations running efficiently.
- Sort and recover recyclable materials at picking stations.
- Check material quality to ensure it meets required standards.
- Operate loaders, excavators, and other machinery when authorised.
- Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance.
- Report equipment faults and help resolve issues.
- Keep the site clean, tidy, and well-maintained.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within recycling, waste management, quarrying, aggregates, or a similar industrial preferred.
- Physically fit and capable of carrying out demanding manual work in an industrial environment.
- Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
Working Environment
- Fast-paced industrial recycling facility.
- Outdoor and indoor working conditions.
- Opportunity to develop skills and gain further plant operation experience.
If you are a motivated individual who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to be part of an essential recycling operation, we would like to hear from you.
For more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please click to apply or call Engineering Team on 01934 635025.
Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client.