Recycling Operative

Job role: Recycling Operative £40,000 - Benefits - Overtime - Training Night Shift Permanent Position My client, a leading Waste & Recycling company are looking for a Recycling Operative to join the team. Recycling Operative - Responsibilities: * Operating and monitoring plant systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production. * Carrying out routine inspections, start-ups, shutdowns, and plant changeovers in line with operating procedures. * Ensuring the plant operates within defined parameters while fully complying with HSE legislation, site rules, and company policies. * Supporting the permit-to-work system, including isolations, lock-off/tag-out, and safe systems of work. * Responding effectively to plant faults, alarms, and abnormal operating conditions to minimise downtime. * Assisting with planned outages, maintenance activities, and contractor supervision as required. * Maintaining accurate operational logs, shift reports, and handovers. * Actively promoting a strong safety culture and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Recycling Operative - Skills and Attributes * Experience in a recycling or waste facility * Experience operating plant machinery - telehandlers, forklifts, loading shovels etc . * Ability to conduct machinery inspections and schedule maintenance * Computer literate If you are interested in this Recycling Operative role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert or call the team at Eko Talent