Salary: £30000 - £30000
Benefits:
Pension, Overtime rates, Overtime available, Career Progression, Structured training and development, Canteen, Immediate Starts, Friendly Workplace
Job post summary
Date posted: 11 May 2026
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Robertson Recruitment are looking for a motivated and reliable Charge Hand to join a busy recycling and waste management operation. We are looking for someone motivated, good work ethic and experience on the machinery within a recycling / waste management environment.
This company offers opportunities for progression, so by taking on this role, your next step could be Team Leader, then Supervisor and so on.
Working hours
6pm - 6am
4 on / 4 off shift rotation
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day running of the recycling facility
- Operate heavy machinery
- Ensure materials are sorted, processed, and handled correctly
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Monitor workflow and help meet daily production and recycling targets
- Report operational issues, equipment faults, or safety concerns to management
Requirements
- Previous experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, or a similar hands-on environment
- Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Forklift or plant experience is an advantage (but not essential)
Benefits
- Stable, ongoing work within a growing recycling operation
- Opportunities for progression into team leader and supervisory roles
- Supportive team environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Paid overtime opportunities
- Company pension
- Company events / team building
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Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- What machinery have you operated within a recycling / waste management environment?
- Do you have an FLT license or in house FLT training. This is not required for the role but is desired.
Work Location: In person
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