Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
About the job
Requirements
Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and instructions.
Good attention to detail.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and use initiative while being part of a team.
Right to work in the UK.
Five-year fully checkable reference history.
Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check.
Must be able to provide a five-year checkable history.
Responsibilities
Lift items weighing up to 32 kg.
Sort recyclables and check that the correct kinds of materials have been put out.
Use machinery to help lift and sort items.
Inspect materials for contamination.
Work safely and effectively within a large team environment.
Operate Mechanical Handling Equipment.
Ensure efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules, and schedules.
Gatwick Recycling Operative Days Shifts - Gatwick Airport
Optime Group · Horley, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-21
Salary: GBP 27,892–30,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Gatwick Airport
Description
Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for Recycling Operatives in partnership with DHL at Gatwick Airport. This job offers fantastic hours and overtime opportunities. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company and fantastic conditions and facilities.
What's on offer:
Rate of pay: £13.81 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4-on / 4-off
DAYS : 06:00AM to 18:00PM
Weekly Pay(every Friday).
Temp to Perm (performance based).
Free parking.
Key Duties:
Heavy Lifting up to the weight of 32kg.
Sort recyclables and check the right kind of materials have been put out.
Use machinery to help you lift and sort items.
Inspect materials for any contamination.
Working well within a large team environment.
Working in a safe manner.
Operating Mechanical Handling Equipment.
Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
Ability to read, understand and follow directions/instructions.
Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedure, rules and schedules.
Requirements:
Good attention to detail.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.
Right to Work in the UK.
Five year fully checkable reference history.
Ability to pass Criminal Record Check (CRC).
PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.
For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!
Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.