Recycling Operative

Job Title: Recycling Operative
Location: Musselburgh
Pay Rate: £14.24 (£12.71 basic + £1.53 holiday pay)
Overtime: Overtime paid after 46.25 hours

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Recycling Operatives in Musselburgh to work with our client, who are regional leader in sustainable waste management.
 
Employee Benefits:
Competitive Salary: £14.24 (£12.71 basic + £1.53 holiday pay)
Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately
Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday
Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings (enhanced rates paid after 8.25 hours)
Excellent Facilities:
Comfortable break areasVending machinesFree, secure car parkingProfessional Development:
Full on-the-job trainingExcellent upskilling opportunities 
Roles & Responsibilities:
Picking recyclable materials from a moving conveyor beltSeparating materials into the correct recycling chutesCarrying out general housekeeping duties around the siteCleaning machinery and work areasHelping maximise recycling quality and recovery ratesFollowing all health & safety procedures and wearing the required PPEThe Working Environment: 
You will be working in a large aircraft hangar style building. It can be cold during winter months so you will need to wrap up warm, but we will provide you with PPE which includes gloves. This isnt a luxury location to work, but the work is consistent and steady and everyone works as a team. 
 
About you:
You do not need to have previous experience, just be ready and willing to learn. You must be reliable and a good timekeeper, and happy to do physical work in a warehouse environment. 
 
You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.
 
Interested?
If you are looking for a new opportunity with an immediate start, why not click to apply today?


  • Location: Musselburgh,Scotland
  • Salary: £14.24 (£12.71 basic + £1.53 holiday pay)
  • Type: Contract
  • Recruiter: Fifth Wheel Recruitment
  • Posted: 06-Aug-2026
  • Posted on: jobs4a.com