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Recycling Operative

Enva
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£19,000 - £25,000/Year
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Description

Location
Colwick

Hours
Shift work including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
A Recycling Line Picker is responsible for sorting and separating recyclable materials from a moving conveyor belt in a recycling or waste processing facility. This role ensures recyclable materials are recovered efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include sorting materials such as paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and glass, removing non-recyclable or hazardous items, maintaining quality standards, monitoring the conveyor line for faults, keeping the work area clean and safe, following health, safety and environmental procedures, assisting with housekeeping and general plant operations, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and working effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.

Working Conditions
Indoor recycling or waste processing facility with exposure to noise, dust, odors, and varying temperatures. The role involves standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks.

Why Work For Enva?
Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs; we offer career paths that align with the aspirations of individuals who care about protecting the planet. For the right candidates, there are endless possibilities with full support, training, and benefits to help you reach your potential. Benefits include a competitive salary, competitive holiday allowance, company pension scheme, enhanced family friendly policies, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), lifestyle and leisure discounts, employee life insurance, Bike2Work scheme, free on-site parking, and a Holiday Purchase Scheme.

Requirements

Experience
Previous experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, or warehouse operations is advantageous but not essential.

About you
Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment. Good attention to detail and ability to identify different recyclable materials. Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods. Reliable, punctual, team-oriented, and able to follow safety instructions and procedures.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications required. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to safety are essential.

Typical PPE Requirements
Safety boots, high-visibility clothing, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection (where required), dust mask or respiratory protection (where required).

Expiry date: 31/10/2026
Recycling Operative
Company:
Enva
Salary:
£19,000 - £25,000/Year
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Colwick