Processing Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Aylesbury Granulation
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £21,000 to £24,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Unit 1 Woodham Industrial Estate, Creighton Road, Woodham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0QE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tiro |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | JP 11 |
Summary
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Recycling Operative to join our small, dynamic team, supporting day-to-day production operations and assisting with the processing and granulation of waste plastics to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output.
This role provides a strong foundation for a career in the plastics recycling industry, offering opportunities to develop practical factory skills, problem-solving abilities, and operational knowledge in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Summary of duties:
Operate recycling machinery, including granulating and shredding, to process a range of rigid plastic materials such as buckets, bins, crates, and manufacturing scrap.
Feed plastic waste safely and efficiently onto conveyors to maintain consistent production flow.
Monitor machinery during operation and perform basic troubleshooting to prevent downtime.
Move materials between the yard and processing unit using appropriate handling equipment.
Change, weigh, and label bags of finished regrind to meet production and quality standards.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area at all times.
Complete production records and paperwork accurately.
Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth operation and achieve production targets.
Take ownership of the process and, once trained, run the line independently.
Adhere to all health and safety procedures and company policies.
Operate a forklift to move materials around the site (training can be provided for candidates without a experience).
Please note: This is a very hands on/physical role. You must be 18+ to apply due to insurance purposes.
This role provides a strong foundation for a career in the plastics recycling industry, offering opportunities to develop practical factory skills, problem-solving abilities, and operational knowledge in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Summary of duties:
Operate recycling machinery, including granulating and shredding, to process a range of rigid plastic materials such as buckets, bins, crates, and manufacturing scrap.
Feed plastic waste safely and efficiently onto conveyors to maintain consistent production flow.
Monitor machinery during operation and perform basic troubleshooting to prevent downtime.
Move materials between the yard and processing unit using appropriate handling equipment.
Change, weigh, and label bags of finished regrind to meet production and quality standards.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area at all times.
Complete production records and paperwork accurately.
Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth operation and achieve production targets.
Take ownership of the process and, once trained, run the line independently.
Adhere to all health and safety procedures and company policies.
Operate a forklift to move materials around the site (training can be provided for candidates without a experience).
Please note: This is a very hands on/physical role. You must be 18+ to apply due to insurance purposes.
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