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.