Waste & Recycling Operative

Thorn Baker Industrial

Waste & Recycling Operative (Breaker Belt Operator)

£20.37 per hour | 4 on 4 off | Temp to Perm | North Derbyshire

About the Role

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established industrial manufacturer in North Derbyshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering long-term stability, career progression and a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates.

Working Environment – Please Read
  • Physically demanding role within a specialist industrial recycling environment.
  • Hot, dusty setting whilst wearing under T-shirt, under trousers, full overalls, safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, hard hat and respirator mask for your 12-hour shifts.
  • Successful applicants will be required to complete a blood test as part of the induction, followed by regular occupational health monitoring.
  • A full site tour must be attended prior to starting to see the working environment first-hand.
  • Two x 1-hour breaks per shift – workers are required to shower and change PPE during each break. All PPE and laundry facilities are provided on site.
The Role
  • Working on the breaker belt within a busy recycling and manufacturing environment.
  • Sorting, inspecting and monitoring recycled materials as they move through the production process.
  • Removing contamination and ensuring materials are processed correctly.
  • Maintaining high housekeeping standards and keeping the work area clean and safe.
  • Working safely around conveyors, heavy machinery and mobile plant.
  • Following strict health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Supporting the wider production team to ensure production targets are achieved.

Previous experience within waste, recycling, production, manufacturing, labouring or other physically demanding industrial environments would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

Shift Pattern & Pay
  • Continental 4 on / 4 off rotation.
  • 2 x Days: 06:00 – 18:00.
  • 2 x Nights: 18:00 – 06:00.
  • 4 days off.
  • Pattern repeated for seven rotations, followed by an 18-day rostered break.
  • £20.37 per hour (£16.00 basic + £4.37 shift premium).
What's on Offer
  • Genuine career progression opportunities.
  • Full PPE provided, including specialist respiratory protection.
  • On-site laundry facilities for all workwear.
  • Modern changing facilities, showers and lockers.
  • Welfare facilities and subsidised canteen (weekday day shifts).

If you are looking for a long-term placement with career opportunities, please click Apply Now and a member of the team will be in touch.

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