Recycling OperativePay rate: 13.06ph 40 hours a week, mainly Monday to Sunday with 2 days off in the weekHours of work: Dependant on site A Recycling Operative is responsible for collecting, sorting, and processing recyclable materials, ensuring they are properly prepared for further use. This involves tasks like emptying recycling bins, operating machinery, sorting materials on conveyor belts, and maintaining a clean and organised work environment. They also play a role in educating the public about recycling and ensuring that only appropriate materials are placed in recycling streams. You will be required to work at a waste recycling site, or sometimes from a vehicle. The work environment may be dirty and dusty, the role is physically demanding and you will be required to work outdoors in all weathers. You will need to wear safety boots and will be provided with safety gloves and a hi-vis vest.Experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort and being on your feet most of the day would be advantage. The work environment can be noisy due to machinery and other operations. Daily tasks include:Collecting recyclable materialsLoad and unloading recycling collection vehiclesUsing lifting machinery to help move and sort waste (once trained)Picking materials from a moving conveyorSorting waste and removing non-recyclable items, ensuring the waste streams do not get mixed upInspecting materials for any contaminationKeeping your work area clean and maintain ..... full job details .....