Recycling Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Company: The Best Connection
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

Job Title: Recycling Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8)

Shift: 05:00 – 13:00, Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: £12.40 per hour

Job Summary: We are currently recruiting for a Recycling Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver based in the Ryton (CV8) area. This is a varied role working within a busy recycling and waste management environment. Around 70% of the role will involve recycling duties, including sorting materials and cardboard baling, with the remaining 30% operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move materials around the site.

This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who is comfortable working in an industrial or yard‑based environment and happy carrying out manual recycling duties alongside forklift work.

Key Duties

  • Sorting and handling recyclable materials
  • Operating cardboard baling machines
  • General recycling and waste management duties
  • Loading, unloading and moving materials using a counterbalance forklift
  • Keeping the work area clean and organised
  • Following site health and safety procedures

Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence – ESSENTIAL
  • Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift
  • Happy to carry out manual recycling and warehouse duties (majority of the role)
  • Reliable and able to work the early morning shift
  • Good awareness of health and safety in a warehouse or yard environment

Additional Information

  • Immediate start available
  • Ongoing work for the right candidate
  • Working as part of a small team in a busy recycling operation

If you are interested in the role and have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence, please apply with your CV.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Posted: April 10th, 2026