Job Description

Closing Date: 8th August 2025, 5 pm


Ref: RO/07/25


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Salary: 12.80
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Location: Portadown
Contract:

JOB VACANCY

RECYCLING OPERATIVE

Full time / Permanent / Ref: RO/07/25

Location:

91 Moy Road, Portadown

Shifts

: Day shift, 10am-7pm (40hrs/week)



Monday to Friday (inc. Saturdays, when required)

Shift patterns will be discussed at interview

We are looking to appoint a

Recycling Operative

for the day shift in our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at our RiverRidge site in

Portadown.

Roles & Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities to include:


Responsibility for picking and segregating both recyclable and non-recyclable materials within a busy MRF.

Ensure quality and recovery rates are maximised

Ensure compliance with statutory and company obligations, & Health & Safety.

Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

Ensure daily housekeeping rules are adhered to at all times.

Adhere to the principles of Manual Handling at all times.

Using software to support more efficient methods of quality control /analysis of our waste streams/waste process

Any other duties as deemed reasonable by Supervisors /Management

Essential Criteria


Good organisational skills

Good communication skills - both written and verbal

Ability to work well on own initiative

Be self-motivated

Ability to work well with others

Flexible approach to work hours

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience within a Waste Industry

Manual Handling Training Certificate

Banksman Training Certificate and experience of performing Banksman

What We Offer!


Competitive Hourly Rate -

12.80 per hour (15% hourly premium for hours worked between 11pm & 6am)

Overtime rate available Annual bonus (subject to achieving set KPIs) 28 days annual leave Company pension scheme Free parking Cash Health Benefit Scheme

Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form and return either by POST to Recruitment, RiverRidge, 62-66 Duncrue Street, Belfast, BT3 9AR or by EMAIL to

recruitment@riverridge.co.uk

no later than

5.00pm on Friday 8

th

August 2025

In the event of a large number of applications we reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

How to Apply?

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form, outlining how you meet the criteria and return by EMAIL to recruitment@riverridge.co.uk before 8th August 2025, 5 pm.