Baler Operative Night Shift

About the Role

Baler Operative

At Panda, we know that our operations teams play a vital role in keeping materials moving safely, efficiently and responsibly.

We are looking for a dedicated Baler Operative to join our team on a night shift. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, understands the importance of safety, and wants to build their skills within a busy recycling and waste management environment.

As a Baler Operative
, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of channel press balers, helping to compress recyclable materials to the required specification. You will also support basic maintenance, cleaning and quality checks to ensure the equipment and finished bales meet site standards.

As a Baler Operative
, you will help keep the baling process running smoothly while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.

You will be responsible for:

• Operating and monitoring baler equipment to produce compact, high‑quality bales
• Carrying out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of machinery
• Reporting equipment issues, defects or concerns promptly
• Maintaining accurate operational and maintenance records
• Ensuring bales meet company and quality standards
• Following all site Health & Safety procedures at all times
• Reporting any incidents, hazards or concerns in line with site procedures
• Supporting a clean, safe and efficient working environment

We are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive and comfortable working in a practical, hands‑on environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience operating channel press balers or similar machinery, although training may be provided
• A good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
• English literacy at Level 1 or equivalent
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• A reliable, punctual and self‑motivated approach
• A willingness to learn, develop and upskill
• Confidence working in a busy operational environment
• The ability to work at height where required

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Engineering knowledge or basic mechanical understanding
• Experience from agriculture, recycling, manufacturing or another hands‑on environment
• Mobile plant licences, such as forklift, telehandler or loading shovel

This Baler Operative role is a great opportunity to join a growing business and play an important part in supporting recycling operations. You will be part of a team that values safe working, operational efficiency and doing the job right.

We offer competitive rates based on experience for the right candidate.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)