A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Recycling Production Operative for an immediate start in an ongoing temporary role to join their recycling team. The company is based in outer Medway/ Maidstone.

Ideally you will have an externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence, however this is not essential.

Initially you will be responsible for cleaning the yard/ site for approximately 2-3 weeks, working 08.00-16.00 or 09.00-17.00, Monday-Friday, being paid £12.75 per hour until the Production/Forklift role commences, whereby the rate will increase to £13.92 per hour.

Duties will include:

* Manual handling, sorting waste products from mixed wood based products and removing contaminated waste before it is processed.
* Forklift driving
* Machine operation, using the bailing machine and general housekeeping duties, sweeping and cleaning.
* No heavy lifting is involved however due to the process recycling involved on site, the environment can be dirty and dusty.

The hours of work are on a two weekly rota basis, with an hourly pay rate of £13.50

* Week 1 - 06:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.
* Week 2 - 08.30 to 17.30, Monday-Friday
* Week 3- 11.00 to 20:30, Monday to Friday

Saturday mornings are offered as overtime from 06:00 to 12:00 midday are paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half.

All hours worked above your shift are also paid at time and a half and overtime is available. There is also overtime available Monday to Friday if you work above your shifted hours.

This is a temporary position, however there may be an opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate after a qualifying period. The company offers excellent career prospects and benefits when permanently employed.