Recycling Plant Operator

Company: THEAGENCY LIMITED
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

Were looking for reliable, hardworking people to join a busy recycling operation on a temporary to permanent basis.

There are two types of roles available, so whether you have experience operating plant machinery or youre simply happy with a hands-on, physical role, wed like to hear from you.

Recycling Plant Operatives

Working as part of the wider site team, youll be helping to keep the recycling operation running safely and efficiently.

Your day could include:

  • Sorting and separating recyclable materials
  • General site and yard duties
  • Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe
  • Moving materials around the site
  • Following site health & safety procedures
  • Supporting the wider team wherever needed

You dont necessarily need previous recycling experience. Were more interested in people who are reliable, comfortable with physical work and happy working in a busy outdoor/industrial environment.

Plant Operators

Were also looking for experienced Plant Operators to operate machinery around the recycling site.

Depending on your experience, this could include:

  • Loading shovels
  • Telehandlers
  • 360 excavators
  • Forklifts
  • Other mobile plant machinery

Youll be responsible for operating machinery safely, moving and loading materials and carrying out basic daily equipment checks.

For these positions, previous plant operating experience is essential, along with any relevant licences/tickets required for the machinery you operate.

What are we looking for?

Whichever role youre interested in, youll need to be:

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Safety conscious
  • Comfortable working in a busy recycling/industrial environment
  • Physically capable of carrying out the role
  • Happy working as part of a team
  • Available for temporary to permanent work

Immediate starts may be available.

If youre looking for temporary work and think either of these roles could suit you, apply today and well give you a call to talk through the site, shifts and which position would be the best fit.

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Posted: August 31st, 2026