General Refuse Operative

Posting date:	21 November 2025
Salary:	£12.92 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 December 2025
Location:	Exeter, Devon, Ex11JG
Remote working:	Fully remote
Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	a1WNz0000003TS5MAM_1763715589

Summary

General Recycling Operatives

Exeter| £12.92 per hour | 6am- 2.30pm | Days | Immediate Start

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting General Operatives to join a recycling team in Exeter. This is a hands-on outdoor role working in all weather conditions, sorting recyclable materials, and assisting with general site and yard duties.

Key Duties:

• Collecting already sorted recycle refuse using forklift
• Loading refuse in to sifting and compacting machine using forklift
• Keeping domestic and commercial collection points clean and tidy.
• Assisting in maintaining a tidy local depot at all times.

Requirements:

• Forklift Counterbalance/B1 in date Licence Certificate
• Experience as a recycling operative or in a similar manual role
• Experience of working outdoors
• Physically capable of manual duties and heavy lifting
• Strong Team Work Ethic
• Reliable and able to work flexibly as required.

Interested?

Apply online with current CV to show relevant experience or contact Mandy at Acorn by Synergie's Exeter office for further details

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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