Recycling Operatives
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Factory Work, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line
Recycling Operative, City of Edinburgh
People Solutions are currently recruiting for Recycling Operatives to join our well-established client based in Newbridge, City of Ediburgh.
This is a hands-on role working within a busy recycling facility. The work can be physically demanding and the environment isn't always the cleanest, so we're looking for people who are comfortable getting stuck in and aren't afraid of a bit of hard graft.
This is a fantastic opportunity for reliable candidates looking for an ongoing role, with the potential to become permanent for the right person.
This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as a Waste Recycling Operative
, Sorting Operative (Recycling) or Recycling Facility Operative.
Candidates must be clean shaven to allow the required respiratory protection to be worn correctly.
Candidates who are not clean shaven will be required to wear an air-fed respiratory protection mask in line with site requirements.
Candidates must provide their own safety footwear.
People Solutions will provide high-visibility clothing, while the client will provide hard hats, masks and safety glasses.
Shifts: Monday to Friday - 6.00am - 4.00pm
Rates of Pay: £13.07 per hour
Benefits:
Your benefits as a Recycling Operative will be:
- Weekly pay whilst temporary
- Temp-to-permanent opportunity
- Monday to Friday working
- Immediate starts available
- Full PPE provided where required
- Ongoing work and potential permanent position
Day-to-Day Duties:
As a Recycling Operative, your duties will include:
- Working on a recycling picking line
- Identifying and removing items from the line before materials move through the recycling process
- Sorting and separating materials as required
- Working continuously on a picking line throughout the shift
- Maintaining a clean and safe working area
- Following site Health & Safety procedures
- Wearing all required PPE correctly
- Supporting the wider recycling operation as required
Essential
Skills:
The skills required as a Recycling Operative are:
- Physically fit and comfortable standing and working on a picking line for extended periods
- Happy working in a busy recycling environment
- Comfortable with hands-on and repetitive work
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
- Able to follow Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Important PPE Requirement:
Training:
- Full site assessment and training will be provided, including instruction on the safe use of all required PPE and site procedures.
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