Recycling Operative - Level 3

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

Viridor Polymer Recycling produces high quality recycled plastics in pellet and flake every year, which are produced to tight specifications. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, and we work closely with manufacturers, brand owners and retailers to develop materials that are fit for recycling.

We have an opportunity in Rochester for 8 permanent Recycling Operatives Level 3 to join our team, working 51.3 hours average per week, 3 days ON, 3 nights ON and 3 days OFF shift rota.

The salary for this role will be £43,471.00 per year, including shift allowance and participation in a yearly bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

Our Operatives:

• Work in the Extrusion Department
• Run multiple machines producing plastic pellets.
• Carry out cleaning and basic maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic fault finding
• Must have experience running any type of machinery before.

Our Operatives will have:

• Experience in operating Mobile Plant.
• Be able to undertake structured work with consistent attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a recycling/production environment
• Previous experience of operating an Extruder would be an advantage – but not essential
• Good understanding of Health & Safety.

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.

How to apply

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We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

Why work for Viridor?

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.

What can we offer you?

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.