Recycling Team Member
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Skips and more)
On-site
Shift pattern: Alternating shifts of 06:00 14:00 and 14:00 22:00
You may also be required to work additional shift patterns, including weekends, to cover absence and holidays. This role may include overtime at short notice.
Join our snack-loving team
Were looking for a Recycling Team Member to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move.
About the role
The Recycling Team Member is a hands-on role is all about keeping our site safe, clean and running smoothly by ensuring waste is removed from all areas of the factory in a timely and responsible way.
Youll work largely unsupervised, taking ownership of your area while delivering a consistently high standard of service. The role can be physically demanding at times, so adaptability, resilience and a positive approach are essential.
Whats in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:
Annual salary of £29,860.08
Comprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
KP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
KP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more
What will you be doing?
Removing waste safely across the site
Clearing waste from all factory areas using material handling equipment and following safe systems of work
Operating waste and recycling equipment
Using balers and compaction equipment to process recyclable and non-recyclable materials
Supporting recycling operations
Assisting drivers and other Recycling team colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations
Managing recyclable materials
Baling recyclable waste and loading baled materials directly onto trailers
Maintaining clean and tidy waste areas
Keeping recycling zones organised, safe and compliant with hygiene standards
Who are we?
Were KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love from Hula Hoops to McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.
Were committed to inclusion
Were building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. xkybehq And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.
Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:
Experience in waste, recycling or industrial cleaning roles
With a good understanding of CoSHH and manual handling requirements
The ability to work independently
Managing your workload effectively while communicating clearly with others
A flexible and reliable approach
Including willingness to work additional shifts, overtime and weekends when required
The physical capability for a hands-on role
Comfortable with tasks that involve lifting, moving materials and time on your feet
Experience with material handling equipment
Counterbalance FLT and ride-on truck experience is ideal, though training will be provided for the right candidate
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