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Recycling Operative

Job in Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11, England, UK
Listing for: Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.71 - 12.85 GBP Hourly GBP 12.71 12.85 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Recruitment Group are recruiting for a Recycling Operative to join a Recycling area for our client based in Loughborough on a temp to perm basis.  The Recycling Operative role is a hands-on and physically demanding role involving the sorting, weighing, recording and processing of recyclable materials. You will be responsible for ensuring materials are correctly identified, documented and placed into the appropriate recycling areas.

As part of the Recycling Operative role, you will also be fully trained to operate a range of specialist recycling equipment.

Location:

- Loughborough

Department:

- Recycling Area

Hours:

- Full Time Days - Monday to Friday

Pay:

- £12.71 to £12.85

Key Responsibilities of the Recycling Operative:

- Carry out day-to-day recycling operations within the Recycling Area
Identify and sort different types of recyclable materials
Weigh materials accurately and record the relevant information
Ensure materials are documented correctly in line with company procedures
Place materials into the correct designated recycling areas according to their material type
Move and handle materials throughout the recycling process
Carry out regular heavy lifting and manual handling
Receive full training to operate a range of equipment, including:

Granulator
Shredder
3D print filament machine
Wire stripper
Baling equipment

Ensure equipment is used safely and correctly
Keep the Recycling Area clean, tidy and organised
Follow all company Health & Safety procedures
Work as part of a team to ensure recycling operations are completed efficiently and accurately

About You

The successful candidate will be:

Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling
Reliable, hardworking and punctual
Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment
Accurate and able to complete paperwork and records correctly
Able to follow instructions and procedures
Safety-conscious, particularly when working around machinery
Willing to learn and be trained on a variety of equipment
A good team player with a positive attitude
Previous experience in recycling environments preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a hands-on role within a busy manufacturing environment, with the opportunity to gain experience operating a variety of specialist recycling equipment.

For more information and to apply get in touch with Tonia at our Loughborough Branch to submit your application.

If you would like to know how we will store and process your data, please visit The Recruitment Group's home page to read our GDPR Data Protection
Additional Information / Benefits
Overtime rates after 40 hours
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