Job Description

Multi Skilled Recycling Operative

Location: Central Scotland
Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week | 4 on, 4 off (Days)

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading organisation within the recycling and resource recovery sector that is committed to sustainability and operational excellence. Due to continued investment and growth, they are looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Recycling Operative to join their operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business offering long-term career development, comprehensive training and a competitive benefits package.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facility. You'll work across a variety of operational activities, ensuring the site runs effectively while maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance.

Successful candidates will become multi-skilled across several operational functions and provide support wherever required across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the site weighbridge and manage vehicle movements.
• Operate a Forklift Truck (additional plant experience such as loading shovel or grab is advantageous).
• Act as a Traffic Marshal, ensuring the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
• Carry out material picking and quality inspection on processing lines.
• Assist with housekeeping, litter picking and site cleanliness.
• Support routine cleaning activities and clear plant blockages safely.
• Complete operational documentation including site logs, fire checks and daily inspections.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and environmental standards.
• Carry out any other reasonable operational duties as required.

Skills & Experience

Ideally, you will be trained and competent in at least three of the following:

• Weighbridge operations
• Forklift Truck operation
• Loading Shovel or Grab operation
• Traffic Marshalling
• Picking line operations

You will also have:

• A strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• A flexible approach with the ability to work across multiple tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience within recycling, waste management, manufacturing, logistics or another industrial processing environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Shift allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Full training and development opportunities.
• Stable, long-term employment with genuine career progression.
• Opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the UK's recycling and resource recovery industry.

If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role within a growing and environmentally focused business, we'd be interested in hearing from you.