RECYCLING OPERATIVE | PERMANENT | £28,000 Are you an experienced operative, looking for a permanent opportunity? A role that would offer you regular, consistent shifts and pay you a generous monthly salary? This opportunity could be for you! We're working with a well-established waste processing business to find a reliable and experienced Operative for a permanent role on their site. If you're hands-on, practical, and looking for long-term stability, this could be a great fit. The Hours This role runs on a rotating two-week shift pattern: Week 1: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 15:30 Week 2: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (30-minute lunch break each day) What You'll Be Doing Checking food waste deliveries as they arrive and deciding whether to accept or turn them away Running and cleaning waste processing machines Making sure waste packaging is disposed of properly to keep the end product clean Filling in daily paperwork and checklists Following site rules around waste handling and the environment Helping out in other areas of the site when needed Driving a forklift, loading shovel, or telehandler when required — full training provided if you need it What We're Looking For You'll need your own transport to get to site — it's not on a bus route Happy to do physical, hands-on work — this role involves lifting and some strong smells! Aware of basic health and safety A good team player who can communicate clearly Any experience with industrial shredding or screening machines is a bonus Forklift or heavy machinery experience is a plus, but not a must - training will be given to the right candidate Why Apply? This is a stable, permanent position offering £28,000 per annum with a well-run operation in the growing waste and environmental sector. If you want consistent hours, a hands-on role, and a long-term home, it's well worth a conversation. To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Lewis.