Recycling Operative - Mobile Plant Be part of something bigger - help shape a more sustainable future. Location: Manchester Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Bonus Incentives Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent At Heidelberg Materials, we're leading the way in sustainable construction and waste recycling. We're looking for a Recycling Operative to join our high-performing team and support the safe, efficient operation of our aggregate recycling depot. This is a hands-on role where you'll work with mobile plant machinery, sort and process materials, and help us meet environmental and productivity targets. What You'll Be Doing Operate, inspect, and maintain site plant and machinery to ensure quality material production Sort and segregate waste materials for recycling, including load and quality inspections Conduct daily checks and preventative maintenance on plant and stockpiles Report defects and support general site maintenance Complete safety documentation including near miss and Take One reports Follow all site health, safety, and environmental policies What We're Looking For FEL (loading shovel) tickets Excavator (360) ticket recycling experience crushing/screening experience Weighbridge experience Experience operating plant machinery (or willingness to train) A strong commitment to safety and environmental standards A proactive, team-oriented approach Good communication and problem-solving skills Rewards & Benefits We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including: Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador |MPQC Member Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more) Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities Why Heidelberg Materials? We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, holding accreditations such as: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) Disability Confident Committed 5% Club (Platinum) Mates in Mind Clear Assured (Foundation) STEM Ambassador Programme Apply Today If you're ready to build a career with purpose and make a difference in the circular economy, we want to hear from you.