Recycling Operative

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting Recycling Operatives based in the Norwich area. This is a full time role. Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the…

Pay rate £12.71 – £16.90/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 11 September 2026

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Contract Personnel are currently recruiting Recycling Operatives based in the Norwich area. This is a full time role.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

We are looking for reliable Recycling Operatives to work on a fast-moving conveyor belt line, sorting and separating recyclable materials by type (e.g., plastics, metals, paper). This is a key role in supporting environmental sustainability and efficient waste management operations.

Duties and responsibilities:

Manual Sorting: Identify and manually separate recyclable materials from general waste on a conveyor belt.
Material Handling: Sort items into appropriate containers or chutes for further processing or recycling.
Quality Control: Remove non-recyclable or contaminated items to maintain the quality of sorted materials.
Health & Safety: Follow all site safety instructions and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
Housekeeping: Keep the sorting area clean, tidy, and free of obstructions.
Teamwork: Communicate with colleagues and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and meet sorting targets.
Any other duties as required
Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
Comfortable working in a waste/recycling environment (indoor or outdoor).
Good attention to detail and fast hand-eye coordination.
Willingness to wear PPE such as gloves, boots, and high-visibility clothing.
Shift pattern:

YOU choose the days YOU work!
Factory operates 7 days per week
Weekend work avaialble
06:00 - 18:00
Benefits of working for Contract Personnel:

28 holiday days accrued for full time workers
Weekly pay every Friday straight into your bank account
Pension Scheme 
Dedicated team there for you every step of the way
To apply, please contact the Industrial Team on (phone number removed), or send your CV to (url removed)

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