Location: Carlisle, United Kingdom
Work mode: On-site
Type: Full-time
Salary: Not stated
Posted: 30 Oct 2026

Verified open 2 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

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Recycling Operative

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RECYCLING OPERATIVES REQUIRED

REAL CAREER PROGRESSION AVAILABLE

The role involves sorting waste and maximising the volume of recycled materials we can recover from our processing lines.

We are looking for hard working, self starters who also want to further their careers in a growing industry and help tackle climate change at the same time.

Full training, uniform and equipment is provided, and there are a range of development opportunities available.

The waste encountered is mainly construction and demolition waste with some commercial and industrial waste which is mostly from trade and household skips which does not include food wastes.

The role works on an alternate weekly shift pattern Monday to Friday with overtime as required.

Early shift – 06.00 to 14.30 and late shift – 14.15 to 22.45 alternate weeks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate: Carlisle, CA6 4RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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