Job Description

Recycling Operative - Mobile Plant

Be part of something bigger – help shape a more sustainable future.

Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 + Bonus Incentives
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

At Heidelberg Materials, we’re leading the way in sustainable construction and waste recycling. We’re looking for a Recycling Operative to join our high-performing team and support the safe, efficient operation of our aggregate recycling depot.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work with mobile plant machinery, sort and process materials, and help us meet environmental and productivity targets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate, inspect, and maintain site plant and machinery to ensure quality material production

• Sort and segregate waste materials for recycling, including load and quality inspections

• Conduct daily checks and preventative maintenance on plant and stockpiles

• Report defects and support general site maintenance

• Complete safety documentation including near miss and Take One reports

• Follow all site health, safety, and environmental policies

What We’re Looking For

• FEL (loading shovel) tickets

• Excavator (360) ticket

• recycling experience

• crushing/screening experience

• Weighbridge experience

• Experience operating plant machinery (or willingness to train)

• A strong commitment to safety and environmental standards

• A proactive, team-oriented approach

• Good communication and problem-solving skills

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador |MPQC Member

• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance

• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

Why Heidelberg Materials?

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, holding accreditations such as:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Silver)

• Disability Confident Committed

• 5% Club (Platinum)

• Mates in Mind

• Clear Assured (Foundation)

• STEM Ambassador Programme

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If you're ready to build a career with purpose and make a difference in the circular economy, we want to hear from you.