Recycling Operative Days
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.17 to £26.34 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4RF |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -072025-1580_1770971138 |
Summary
The Best Connection are actively seeking a Recycling Operative, who is looking to progress, is flexible working in various departments, and can work both Saturday and Sunday weekly (with two flexible week days off)...
This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role working across various departments on site. You'll play a key part in supporting the recycling operation and ensuring materials are processed safely and efficiently.
Previous experience in a similar working environment would be advantageous...
Roles and responsibilities:
- Working on the sorting belt to separate recyclable materials
- Carrying out general cleaning duties, including cleaning down machinery and work areas
- Assisting with the basic maintenance and upkeep of machinery (e.g., clearing blockages, reporting faults)
- Supporting different departments as required depending on workload
- Following all health & safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment
- Ensuring materials are handled and processed correctly
- Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets
- Someone health & safety conscious with good awareness of site rules
- A reliable team player with a strong work ethic
- Comfortable with manual handling and working on your feet
- Ability to work in a fast‑moving environment
- Previous recycling or warehouse experience is helpful but not essential
Shifts / pay rates :
- Monday to Friday: £13.17 per hour
- Saturday: £19.75 per hour
- Sunday: £26.34 per hour
- You will be required to work 5 days out of 7, to which two of those will be Saturday and Sunday, every week. Flexibility on your two days off in the week, to be discussed upon interview.
If you're interested in joining our team, please apply today!!
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.