Recycling Production Operative Days

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to start immediately in their recycling team. The company is based in outer Medway/ Maidstone.

You will ideally have an externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence but this is not essential and be available immediately.

Duties will include:

• Manual handling, sorting waste products from mixed wood based products and removing contaminated waste before it is processed.
• Machine operation, using the bailing machine and general housekeeping duties, sweeping and cleaning.
• No heavy lifting is involved however due to the process recycling involved on site, the environment can be dirty and dusty.

The hours of work are on a two weekly rota basis, with an hourly pay rate of £13.50

• Week 1 - 06:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday. 06:00 - 12:00, Saturday.
• Week 2 - 09:30 to 19:00, Monday to Friday, Saturday off.

Saturday mornings from 06:00 to 12:00 midday are paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half, £20.25 per hour.

All hours worked above your shift are also paid at time and a half and overtime is available. There is also overtime available Monday to Friday if you work above your shifted hours.

This is a temporary position however there may be an opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate after a qualifying period. The company offers excellent career prospects and benefits when permanently employed.