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Posted 08 August, 2026

Operative / Labourer - Recycling Yard / Depot

Total Waste Recruitment
LA1, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

OPERATIVE / LABOURER REQUIRED WITH A BACKGROUND IN A HANDS-ON ROLE IN WASTE MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING, CONSTRUCTION, OR SIMILAR REQUIRED TITLE: Operative / Labourer – Recycling Yard / Depot SALARY: Hourly pay rate £14 ph (£25,480) for 35 hours plus OT 1.5 after HOURS: 7-5pm Mon to Thurs, 7am - 4.30pm Friday LOCATION: Lancaster YOU WILL HAVE WORKED A MANUAL ROLE AS A: Scrap Metal Recycling Operative, Yard Labourer, Waste Site Operative, Skip Hire Site Labourer, Industrial Services Operative, Site Labourer, Picker, Packer, Production Operative, Highways Maintenance Operative, Grounds Maintenance Operative. ROLE: Operative / Labourer – Recycling Yard / Depot This role you will work in a busy recycling yard using power tools You will sort dismantled items for valuable material You will adhere to health and safety policy EXPERIENCE: Yard Operative / Labourer – Recycling Site You will have experience working in a manual role where you are on your feet all day, ideally using hand and power tools You will be a maximum of 30 minutes commute from the site by bike, bus or car YOU WILL HAVE WORKED A MANUAL ROLE AS A: Scrap Metal Recycling Operative, Yard Labourer, Waste Site Operative, Skip Hire Site Labourer, Gardener, Landscaper, Industrial Services Operative, Handyman, Building Site Labourer, Picker, Packer, Production Operative, Highways Maintenance Operative, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Warehouse Operative, Construction Labourer