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
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