Is your waste management compliant with Simpler Recycling regulation?

We are recruiting a Picker / Cleaner – Site Operative to join our team at our new Nottingham site.

This role supports the overall cleanliness, safety and operational efficiency of the yard and processing areas. Unlike the Frag-specific role, this position works across the wider site and may support different operational areas as required.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on position requiring strong safety awareness and the ability to work effectively within an active industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manually pick and remove unwanted materials from designated site areas
  • Support material segregation and quality control where instructed
  • Carry out general cleaning duties across yard, bays and processing zones
  • Keep walkways, access routes and working areas clear and safe
  • Remove debris and maintain housekeeping standards
  • Assist operational teams as required to support site performance
  • Report hazards, spillages or unsafe conditions immediately
  • Follow instructions from supervisors and site management

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Wear appropriate PPE at all times
  • Remain vigilant to moving plant, vehicles and machinery
  • Follow all site Health & Safety policies and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Report near misses, unsafe acts or environmental concerns
  • Support compliance with environmental permit requirements

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Physically fit and capable of manual, repetitive tasks
  • Strong awareness of health and safety in an industrial environment
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Desirable:

  • Previous experience within recycling, waste or industrial operations
  • Experience working in a yard or plant environment

Personal Attributes

  • Hardworking and dependable
  • Safety-conscious
  • Flexible and willing to support different areas of the site
  • Positive team player

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Overtime paid after 40 hours per week
  • Full PPE provided
  • Opportunity to join a newly established and growing site
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are physically fit, safety-focused and ready to support a busy industrial site, we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role click here: Ward Recycling jobs and careers | Indeed.com

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