Recycling Operative

Company: River Ridge Recycling
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Location: Newtownabbey
Job Description:

JOB VACANCY

RECYCLING OPERATIVE

Full time / Permanent / Ref: RO/05/26

Location: 9-10b Building 4 Central Park, Mallusk

Shifts: Day shift, 7am-4pm (40hrs/week)

Monday to Friday (inc. Saturdays, when required)

We are looking to appoint a Recycling Operative for the day shift in our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at our RiverRidge site in Mallusk.

Roles & Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities to include:

  • Responsibility for picking and segregating 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

Essential Criteria

  • Good organisational skills
  • Good communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Ability to work well on own initiative
  • Be self-motivated
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Flexible approach to work hours

Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience within a Waste Industry
  • Manual Handling Training Certificate
  • Banksman Training Certificate and experience of performing Banksman

What We Offer!

  • Competitive Hourly Rate – £12.80 per hour (15% hourly premium for hours worked between 11pm & 6am)
  • Overtime rate available
  • Annual bonus (subject to achieving set KPIs)
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free parking
  • Cash Health Benefit Scheme

*Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK

Closing Date: 10th June 2026, 5 pm

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Posted: May 29th, 2026