Recycling Operative
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.81 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3EF |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -122025-16752_1773417556 |
Summary
Contract: Full time
Weekly hours: 36-48
Recycling Operative - Stafford
The Best Connection is looking for hardworking and reliable Recycling Operatives to join our client in Stafford on a long-term, full-time basis. This is a physically active role in a recycling environment with the opportunity for training and a permanent position for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Baling and recycling card and plastic
- Manually sort and segregate waste types into various streams for recycling
- Ensure the working area complies with Health and Safety laws
- Sort and process recyclable materials on a picking line or in designated bays.
- Remove non-conforming or unsuitable items from materials to maintain quality.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials as required.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work area, including general house-keeping duties.
- Follow all site health and safety procedures and instructions from supervisors.
Pay Rates:
£12.81p/h
Shift Schedule:
06:00 - 18:00
Shift Pattern; 2 on 2, off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off
Requirements
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Able to work flexible day shifts.
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Good physical fitness for manual work, lifting and standing for long periods.
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Reliable team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
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Previous experience in recycling, waste, warehouse or production is an advantage but not essential
- FLT Licence is an advantage but not essential
Benefits of working for this company:
Free car parking
Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:
- Weekly pay
- Online Payslips
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Pension contribution
- Choice of long term, short term and odd days or weekends available
- Flexible shift pattern
- Possible permanent positions following successful trial period
- Ongoing assignments
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.