Jobs in Waste and Recycling

Fancy working in a challenging but fulfilling sector? Then a role within the waste and recycling industry might be right up your street! It can be physically demanding as lots of the roles will be based outdoors in all weather conditions, but your work would help keep your local neighbourhoods clean and safe, as well supporting communities and businesses to offset their carbon footprint. 

Some of the roles we recruit for include:

  • Refuse / Waste Operatives
  • Loader Operatives
  • Recycling Operatives / Advisors
  • Sort Line Pickers
  • Site / Yard Operatives
  • Balers
  • Litter Pickers
  • Team Leaders / Supervisors

Browse and apply for jobs in Waste and Recycling

list Loading Shovel Driver
£13.20 Per Hour
Sandycroft
Posted: 01 September 2023
Expires: 01 October 2023

An exciting on-going opportunity has become available for a Loading Shovel/ FLT Driver to work with our client, who is a Cardboard and Waste Paper Recycling specialist based in Sandycroft area.

As a Loading Shovel Driver you will be responsible for loading and unloading of waste materials in the yards area

Pay & Hours Of Work:

  • £13.20 per hour
  • Monday to Friday working 8 to 12 hour shifts depending on requirements.
  • 10pm-6am / 6pm-6am 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Loading and unloading of waste materials in the yards area and work as part of a team.
  • Operation of fixed and mobile plant according to the training given, and within site rules.
  • To Supervise shift members to process material in a safe efficient manner.
  • To carry out any other such reasonable job-related tasks as the company may require you to undertake from time to time.
  • To share responsibility for health and safety of the team.
  • To monitor other personnel working at or visiting the depot and to ensure that they are complying with site rules, and to promptly report breaches.
  • Carry out a range of manual handling duties.
  • Carry out physical checks on mobile plant.

Requirements:

  • Experience in the wastepaper/recycling industry
  • Previous Shovel Driving Experience
  • Flexibility
  • You might be required to work overtime so flexibility is appreciated
  • Candidate’s must have good attitude to work and must demonstrate an excellent time keeping and attendance record

gap personnel (operating as an employment business) are proud to be representing our client based in the Sandycroft area. We’re currently recruiting for 1 x Shovel Driver to join their team immediately on an ongoing basis.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position please send your CV through to flint@gap-personnel.com or call the Flint Branch on 01352 762213.

gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on the suitability for the job.

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list Quality Picker / Recycling Operative
£10.42 Per Hour
Sandycroft
Posted: 31 August 2023
Expires: 30 September 2023

An exciting on-going opportunity has become available for Quality Pickers to work with our client, who is a Cardboard and Waste Paper Recycling specialist based in Sandycroft area.

 

As a Quality Picker, you will be responsible for picking various materials from a moving conveyor belt and placing in the appropriate chute for further processing.

 

Pay & Hours of work

  • £10.42 Per Hour 
  • Afternoons: Monday – Friday 2pm-10pm

OR

  • Nights: Monday – Friday 10pm-6am

 

You might be required to work overtime so flexibility is appreciated

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Picking at defined rates selective materials from a moving conveyor
  • Ensuring quality and recovery rates are maximised
  • Housekeeping of the cabins and the recycling facility in general
  • General duties throughout the recycling facility
  • Following all site health and safety rules

 

Requirements

  • Ability to work as a part of team
  • Punctuality
  • Reliability
  • Flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Previous experience would be beneficial

 

 

 

 

gap personnel (operating as an employment business) are proud to be representing our client based in the Sandycroft area. We’re currently recruiting for 3 x Recycling Operatives to join their team immediately on an ongoing basis.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position please send your CV through to flint@gap-personnel.com or call the Flint Branch on 01352 762213.

 

Please call gap personnel Flint branch on 01352 762 213 or email your cv to flint@gap-personnel.com

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Part Time Cleaner
£11.00 per hour
Chepstow
Posted: 21 September 2023
Expires: 21 October 2023

Location: Chepstow, NP16 Job Role: Cleaner Shifts: Monday – Friday, 5 hours / day (Start time is flexible up to a certain range) Hourly Salary: £11.00 per hour Role Type: Temp to perm 

gap personnel Bristol operating as an employment business are currently recruiting for a Cleaner to join our client based in Chepstow, NP16.   

As a Cleaner you will join their team where you will become a key and valued member conducting cleaning duties ensuring the delivery of high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

The job role

  • Working as part of a team
  • Cleaning duties to include but not limited to
    • Canteen
    • Toilets
    • Touch points
    • Office space
    • Dusting
    • Hoovering
    • Loading and unloading dishwasher
    • Stock taking of drinks
    • Etc..

The Candidate

  • Self-Motivated
  • Problem solving
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Proactive can-do attitude
  • Ability to work on own initiative and take full responsibility of the role
  • Ability to follow and process/instructions
  • Positive and approachable manner
  • Physical abilities
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Team player qualities

 

If you are interested, please get in touch on 0117 911 7111 or click Apply now!

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Recycling Operative
£ 11 - £ 11 per hour
Exeter
Posted: 21 September 2023
Expires: 21 October 2023

Recycling Operative

Temp to Perm

Clyst St Mary, Devon

£10.50ph  

gap personnel Exeter, are recruiting for a Recycling Operative on a temp to perm assignment based in Clyst St Mary, Devon.  You will be joining a leading Waste Management Services company.

As a Recycling Operative your duties will include:

  • Perform sortation duties, working on a conveyor belt and sorting recycling according to specifications.
  • Ensure that the recycling area is kept clean and organised.
  • Comply with safety and health regulations and safety standards.
  • Maintain quality standards.

About You:

  • Working knowledge of health and safety
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects for extended periods of time.

Working Hours & Pay:

  • Monday to Friday, 0700am – 1700pm
  • £10.50 per hour weekly attendance bonus  

Successful candidates will be pro-active team workers, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business, whilst abiding by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.

gap personnel is operating as a recruitment business

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Cleaner
£11.00 per hour
Avonmouth
Posted: 21 September 2023
Expires: 21 October 2023

Location: Bristol, BS11 Job Role: Cleaner Shifts: Monday – Friday, hours 07:30 - 16:30 Hourly Salary: £11.00 per hour Role Type: Temporary 

gap personnel Bristol operating as an employment business are currently recruiting for a Cleaner to join our client based in Avonmouth, BS11.   

As a Cleaner you will join their team where you will become a key and valued member conducting cleaning duties ensuring the delivery of high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

The job role

  • Working as part of a team
  • Cleaning duties to include but not limited to
    • Canteen
    • Toilets
    • Touch points
    • Office space
    • Dusting
    • Hoovering
    • Loading and unloading dishwasher
    • Stock taking of drinks
    • Etc..

The Candidate

  • Self-Motivated
  • Problem solving
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Proactive can-do attitude
  • Ability to work on own initiative and take full responsibility of the role
  • Ability to follow and process/instructions
  • Positive and approachable manner
  • Physical abilities
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Team player qualities

If you are interested, please get in touch on 0117 911 7111 or click Apply now!

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General operative
£10.42 per hour
Preston
Posted: 21 September 2023
Expires: 21 October 2023

We are looking for general operatives for one of our clients in Preston

 

This role might invo9lve working outdoors in all weather due to the nature of the business.

Successful candidates will be involved but not limited to: sweeping up, general site maintenance, painting, recycling and general duties in waste yard

 

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Shift: 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday

Pay rate: £10.42 per hour

 

Please send your CV to blackburn@gap-personnel.com if you are interested.   

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