Job Title: Team Leader – Electrical Waste Recycling
Location: Wolverhampton
Hours: 6:00am – 3:00pm (Overtime Available)
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour
About the role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established recycling and waste management business based in Wolverhampton, who are looking to add an experienced Team Leader to their electrical waste recycling operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on individual seeking stable, long-term employment with regular weekday hours and overtime opportunities. This role involves leading a small team responsible for the safe and efficient breakdown, sorting, and recycling of electrical goods in line with environmental and health & safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leading and supervising a team of 2–4 operatives within the recycling area
• Organising daily workloads and ensuring productivity targets are met
• Overseeing the safe breakdown of electrical items (e.g. appliances, IT equipment, and small electrical goods) using hand and power tools
• Identifying and separating materials such as metals, plastics, and reusable components
• Ensuring scrap materials are sorted correctly and placed into designated waste streams
• Weighing incoming and processed materials accurately and recording data
• Completing relevant paperwork and compliance documentation
• Monitoring quality standards and ensuring items are processed in the correct manner
• Ensuring waste disposal procedures are followed in line with environmental regulations
• Maintaining high health & safety standards across the team
• Supporting training and development of team members where required
Candidate Requirements:
• Previous experience within a recycling, waste management, or manufacturing environment
• Experience leading or supervising a small team
• Confident using hand and power tools to dismantle equipment safely
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and maintain records
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive approach to work
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, physically active environment
What’s on Offer:
• Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends
• £14.50 per hour
• Overtime available
• Ongoing work with potential for a permanent position
• Weekly pay
If you are an experienced Team Leader looking for a new opportunity in Wolverhampton within a growing recycling environment, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch