Salary: From £564-£601 per week, depending on skill level

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Working hours: 44.75 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, plus alternate Saturday mornings, 7am-11.30am

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Are you practically minded and experienced at operating machinery and mobile plant, including forklift trucks? (Keep reading if not, because we’ll train you up if we think you’re the right person for the job.) Happy to work outdoors? Looking for variety and a friendly team? If you’re interested to find out more about the working life of a Recycling Operative at our busy Mole Valley recycling facility, where materials like paper, cardboard and cans are sorted, baled and sent on to be recycled, then here’s the lowdown...

What you'll be doing as Recycling Operative
Working in a team of seven, you will play a vital part in ensuring the plant runs smoothly, from transferring waste around the site and operating an excavator, to carrying out preventative plant maintenance or loading containers for onward shipping.

Why Grundon – and what’s in it for you
We believe in nurturing talent and we’re all about innovation and advancements in technology too. As Recycling Operative you can expect a perks and benefits package that includes: 
• Discretionary company bonuses
• Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover 
• 31 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday

Ready to join us?
We interview as soon as strong applications come in, so don’t wait – apply now to become our next Recycling Operative and start your journey with a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Click apply now – we look forward to hearing from you!
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Since 1929, Grundon has been at the forefront of waste management and environmental services in the UK, advocating sustainable practices and revolutionising waste management. Here, the value of what you do resonates far beyond the typical workday.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a career that's both impactful and rewarding, you've come to the right place.

We're actively recruiting to fill a variety of roles – from Drivers and Technicians to Recycling Operatives, Transport Coordinators and many more. So, if you're ready to be the backbone of our operations, we'd love to hear from you.

But wait, there's more! We're not just about day-to-day operations, we're all about helping you grow, both personally and professionally. Get ready for training sessions that'll sharpen your skills faster than you can say "reduce, reuse, recycle." Plus, you'll enjoy exclusive perks like discounts on shopping (because who doesn't love a good deal?) and access to cheaper gym memberships to keep you feeling as fit as a perfectly sorted bin.

Oh, and did we mention our commitment to the community and the planet? That's right, we're not just about profits; we're about making a positive impact inside and outside of our depots too.