Recycling Operative, Chesterfield

Monday to Friday / 7am – 6:30pm

£12.71 per hour

Chesterfield

Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, No Experience Required, Ongoing, Temporary

Industrial, Recycling

Search Area: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Markham Vale

Are you happy to work outside in all weathers at a landfill site?

If so, we are currently recruiting Recycling Operatives to join a well-established waste and recycling site based in Markham Vale in Chesterfield.

This role offers consistent, long-term work for individuals who are reliable, physically fit, and not afraid of hands-on work. We’ve had multiple candidates gain a permanent contract, and within 6 months one of our candidates gained a contract and a Team Leader position. There are also regular opportunities for last-minute overtime, so flexibility is important.

As a Recycling Operative you will be sorting recycled materials on a line, as well as keeping the site maintained with litter picking, jet washing and general cleaning. If you have previously worked in a Recycling Operative role or similar outdoor/waste recycling role this would be beneficial however not essential.

 

 

Hours: Monday to Friday / 7am – 6:30pm

 

Pay Rate: Earn £12.71 per hour

 

Job Type: Full Time, Temporary Ongoing

 

No Experience Required – Full Training Provided

 

 

Key Responsibilities of a Recycling Operative:
  • Sorting recyclable materials on a fast-paced line
  • Working with dry waste materials
  • Litter picking across site areas
  • Jet washing and general cleaning duties
  • Cleaning drains when required
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working area
  • Following all health & safety procedures
  • Supporting general yard and site duties

 

What We’re Looking For in a Recycling Operative:
  • Good level of physical fitness
  • A strong work ethic and reliability
  • Ability to work outdoors / semi-outdoors in all weather
  • Comfortable working in a waste and landfill environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity setting
  • Flexibility to take on overtime at short notice
  • Team players with a positive attitude
  • Previous recycling, waste, or warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential

 

Important Information – Please Read Carefully:

This role is based on an active landfill site.

The working environment can be:

  • Cold, wet and muddy, especially in winter
  • Dirty and physically demanding
  • Involving strong smells and waste materials

This role will not be suitable for everyone, but candidates who understand the environment and are prepared for it often find it stable and long-term.

 

 

To apply:
  • Call Molly on 01246 278000 (8am–5pm, Mon–Fri)
  • TEXT/WHATSAPP “Landfill” to 07825 785296
  • Email your CV to chesterfield@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

 

Or use our quick apply section:

 

If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (an employment business).

 

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