Recycling Operative
CV-LibrarySheffield, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 24 April 2026
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📍 Location: Sheffield
🕒 Shift Pattern: Panama (12-hour Days & Nights)
💷 Salary: Starting from £27,217.17 (£1,500 shift premium)
📈 Progression: Up to £34,867.35 within 18 months
⏱ Overtime: Paid at time and a half
About the Role
We are looking for a Recycling Line Operative Assistant to support the daily operation of our clients recycling line. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced production environment, working as part of a team to ensure efficient processing of materials.
Key Responsibilities of the Recycling Assistant
* Loading conveyors with the correct materials
* Monitoring machinery and assisting with production processes
* Identifying and removing contamination from sorting lines
* Maintaining high standards of health & safety
* Keeping work areas clean and organised
* Supporting daily and weekly maintenance tasks
* Supporting the Recycling Line Operator and Shift Supervisor
The Ideal Recycling Assistant
* Experience in recycling or manufacturing environments (preferred but not essential)
* Machine operation or engineering experience is advantageous
* Willingness to be trained on FLT (Counterbalance/Reach)
What's on Offer to the Recycling Assistant
* Structured pay progression through 4 pay bands
* Opportunity to reach top rate within 18 months
* Full training provided
* Stable, long-term employment
* Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates
Shift Pattern Reminder!!
Panama shift rotation (12-hour days & nights), providing a structured work-life balance with regular days off
📍 Location: Sheffield
🕒 Shift Pattern: Panama (12-hour Days & Nights)
💷 Salary: Starting from £27,217.17 (£1,500 shift premium)
📈 Progression: Up to £34,867.35 within 18 months
⏱ Overtime: Paid at time and a half
About the Role
We are looking for a Recycling Line Operative Assistant to support the daily operation of our clients recycling line. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced production environment, working as part of a team to ensure efficient processing of materials.
Key Responsibilities of the Recycling Assistant
* Loading conveyors with the correct materials
* Monitoring machinery and assisting with production processes
* Identifying and removing contamination from sorting lines
* Maintaining high standards of health & safety
* Keeping work areas clean and organised
* Supporting daily and weekly maintenance tasks
* Supporting the Recycling Line Operator and Shift Supervisor
The Ideal Recycling Assistant
* Experience in recycling or manufacturing environments (preferred but not essential)
* Machine operation or engineering experience is advantageous
* Willingness to be trained on FLT (Counterbalance/Reach)
What's on Offer to the Recycling Assistant
* Structured pay progression through 4 pay bands
* Opportunity to reach top rate within 18 months
* Full training provided
* Stable, long-term employment
* Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates
Shift Pattern Reminder!!
Panama shift rotation (12-hour days & nights), providing a structured work-life balance with regular days off