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Recycling operative / counterbalance forklift driver

Ryton (Tyne and Wear)
The Best Connection
Counterbalance forklift driver
Posted: 14h ago
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Job Title: Recycling Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8)

Shift: 05:00 - 13:00, Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: £12.40 per hour

Job Summary:
We are currently recruiting for a Recycling Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver based in the Ryton (CV8) area. This is a varied role working within a busy recycling and waste management environment. Around 70% of the role will involve recycling duties, including sorting materials and cardboard baling, with the remaining 30% operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move materials around the site.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is comfortable working in an industrial or yard-based environment and happy carrying out manual recycling duties alongside forklift work.

Key Duties:

* Sorting and handling recyclable materials

* Operating cardboard baling machines

* General recycling and waste management duties

* Loading, unloading and moving materials using a counterbalance forklift

* Keeping the work area clean and organised

* Following site health and safety procedures

Requirements:

* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence - ESSENTIAL

* Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift

* Happy to carry out manual recycling and warehouse duties (majority of the role)

* Reliable and able to work the early morning shift

* Good awareness of health and safety in a warehouse or yard environment

Additional Information:

* Immediate start available

* Ongoing work for the right candidate

* Working as part of a small team in a busy recycling operation

If you are interested in the role and have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence, please apply with your CV.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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