Recycling Operative

Recycling Operative – Holiday Cover Location: Milton Keynes Start Date: Monday 27th October Duration: 5 working days Hours: 7am-3pm We are currently recruiting for a Recycling Operative to provide holiday cover at a…

Pay rate £16 – £16.61/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 28 September 2026

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Recycling Operative – Holiday Cover

Location: Milton Keynes

Start Date: Monday 27th October

Duration: 5 working days

Hours: 7am-3pm

We are currently recruiting for a Recycling Operative to provide holiday cover at a busy warehouse in Milton Keynes.

This is a hands-on role working within a busy warehouse environment, assisting with the sorting and disposal of different types of waste. Full training will be provided, including approximately 3 days of training at the start of the assignment.

Duties will include:

Sorting and handling different types of waste

Baling cardboard and other recyclable materials

Assisting with general waste disposal

Handling electrical waste and other recyclable items

Keeping the warehouse and work areas clean and organised

Following site health & safety procedures

Working as part of a busy team and keeping up with the pace of the environment

About you:

Previous warehouse, recycling, waste or manual handling experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment

Physically fit and happy with a role involving manual work

Reliable and punctual

Able to follow instructions and health & safety procedures

Must have your own suitable PPE, including safety boots and hi-vis

This is a 5-day holiday cover assignment, starting on Monday 27th October, with training provided, so it would suit someone looking for short-term work.

If you are available from 27th October and interested in the role, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch

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