Recycling Operative, PM Shift - #195700

Blakemore Trade Partners


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Bedford
Contract type: Full time
Role overview

Recycling Operative, PM Shift (14:00 - 22:00)

£13.34 per hour

40 hours per week - 5 out of 7 days rota, including weekends

  • The purpose of a recycling operative is to oversee the proper sorting, collection, and disposal of waste materials generated within the warehouse. This involves separating recyclable materials such as cardboard, plastic and food whilst using recycling machinery and equipment such as balers and compactors. You will also play a role in the efficient cleaning of the warehouse. We are seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Unloading of cages and other equipment returning from store deliveries
  • Sortation of recyclable materials using machinery such as balers and compactors (all training provided!)
  • Transportation of cages to warehouse locations for usage by other operatives
  • Assist in carrying out all cleaning operations within the Department in accordance with cleaning schedules.
  • Repackaging stock utilising shrink wrap or small machinery
  • Coordination with the stock control team on disposal of any non-recoverable goods
  • Performing accurate and efficient duties within other warehouse functions
  • Flexibility to contribute to key operational tasks as required (e.g. picking)
  • Attention to detail and high presentation standards

Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience And Qualifications Required

  • Essential
    • Numerate and literate
    • Warehousing and distribution experience
    • Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment
We Can Offer You

  • Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
  • 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
  • 10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores
  • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • NEST pension scheme
  • Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
  • Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
  • Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)
  • Free Uniform
  • Free On-site Car Parking

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

40 hrs per week any 5 out of 7 days

Salary

£13.34p/h

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme, Life Cover, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Savings Scheme

Closing date for applications

24th May, 2026

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