Recycling Operative
Job description
We are looking to appoint a Recycling Operative for the day shift in our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at our RiverRidge site in Portadown
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for picking and separating both recyclable and non-recyclable materials within a busy MRF.
- Ensure quality and recovery rates are maximised
- Ensure compliance with statutory and company obligations, & Health & Safety.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Ensure daily housekeeping rules are adhered to at all times.
- Adhere to the principles of Manual Handling at all times.
- Using software to support more efficient methods of quality control /analysis of our waste streams/waste process
- Any other duties as deemed reasonable by Supervisors /Management
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Willing to adapt and work within flexible working hours.
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience within a waste industry role
Further Information
Work Time: 6am-3pm and 2pm-11pm weekly rotation. Monday to Friday including Saturdays, when required. What We Offer: Overtime rate available Annual bonus (subject to achieving set KPIs) 28 days annual leave Company pension scheme Free parking Cash Health Benefit Scheme
- Vacancy ID
- 1792513
- Job ref.
- RO/P/10/26
- Job Sector
- Environmental, Health and Safety
- Area
- Co Armagh
- Location
- Portadown
- Salary
- £13.32 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 20/10/2026
- Closing date
- 03/11/2026
- Worktime
- See further information.