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Recycling Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job details
Posting date: 17 March 2026
Salary: £12.40 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 April 2026
Location: Ryton, Tyne and Wear, CV83ED
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JN -092025-11260_1773760775

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Summary

Job Title: Recycling Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8)

Shift: 05:00 - 13:00, Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: £12.40 per hour

Job Summary:
We are currently recruiting for a Recycling Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver based in the Ryton (CV8) area. This is a varied role working within a busy recycling and waste management environment. Around 70% of the role will involve recycling duties, including sorting materials and cardboard baling, with the remaining 30% operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move materials around the site.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is comfortable working in an industrial or yard-based environment and happy carrying out manual recycling duties alongside forklift work.

Key Duties:

  • Sorting and handling recyclable materials

  • Operating cardboard baling machines

  • General recycling and waste management duties

  • Loading, unloading and moving materials using a counterbalance forklift

  • Keeping the work area clean and organised

  • Following site health and safety procedures

Requirements:

  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence - ESSENTIAL

  • Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift

  • Happy to carry out manual recycling and warehouse duties (majority of the role)

  • Reliable and able to work the early morning shift

  • Good awareness of health and safety in a warehouse or yard environment

Additional Information:

  • Immediate start available

  • Ongoing work for the right candidate

  • Working as part of a small team in a busy recycling operation

If you are interested in the role and have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence, please apply with your CV.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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