Recycling Operative


Company:	Fifth Wheel Recruitment
Salary:	£12.96 to £13.21 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Pontefract, WF9 3TH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Recycling Operative

Location: Pontefract

Pay Rate: £12.96 to £13.21 p/h

Shifts: Flexible shifts - 07:00 - 22:00 | 7 or 8 hour shifts available

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are recruiting Recycling Operatives to work at a busy recycling centre in the Pontefract area.

The role involves sorting recyclable materials on a conveyor line. This is hands-on, physical work in an industrial environment.

Employee Benefits:

Competitive Salary: £12.96 to £13.21 p/h

Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately

Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday

Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings (enhanced rates paid after 8.25 hours)

Excellent Facilities:

- Comfortable break areas

- Vending machines

- Free, secure car parking

Professional Development:

- Full on-the-job training

- Excellent upskilling opportunities

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Sorting recyclable materials on a production line

- Working safely in a fast-paced environment

- Following site health & safety procedures

- Keeping work areas clean and tidy

- Working as part of an on-site team

About you:

You do not need to have previous experience, just be ready and willing to learn - full training will be provided. You must be reliable and a good timekeeper, and happy to do physical work in a warehouse environment. You will need to be comfortable with standing for long periods of time.

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.

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