Location postcode: SL3 0EG
Salary: From around £617-£700 per week, including shift allowance, depending on skill level
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: Average working week is 40.36 hours on a shift system of 4 nights on followed by 4 nights off. Your normal shift will be 12 hours, 6pm-6am
Are you experienced and qualified at operating mobile plant – forklifts, loading shovels, 360 excavators? (Keep reading if not, because we'll train you up if we think you're the right person for the job!) Are you naturally practical, and willing to work outdoors? Does working nights on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern suit your life or is it a big no-no? If you're interested to find out more about the working life of a Recycling Operative, here's the lowdown:
What you'll be doing as Recycling Operative
Our Recycling Transfer Station (RTS) is a busy plant where materials are shredded and baled ready to go to an Energy from Waste facility.
The Recycling Operative job is a varied one: you might go from maintenance on mobile plant to sweeping to operating an excavator.
We have a team of 19 operatives in total but you'd be working with around three to four people each week.
What you'll need
If you have a basic understanding of the waste industry, ideally with experience in a recycling processing plant/baler operations, then that's a plus.
Why Grundon – and what's in it for you
We believe in nurturing talent and we're all about innovation and advancements in technology too. As Recycling Operative you can expect a perks and benefits package that includes:
- Discretionary company bonuses
- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover
- 21.5 days' annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 4 extra days' holiday
Ready to join us?
We interview as soon as strong applications come in, so don't wait – apply now to become our next Recycling Operative and start your journey with a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Click apply now – we look forward to hearing from you!
(Please note: No agencies)