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• How many Recycling Operative jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 7 Recycling Operative jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Recycling Operative do?

  Recycling operatives pepare and sort materials or products for recycling. This may involve identifying and removing hazardous substances as well as dismantling components of products, such as household appliances.

  Tasks required include:

  • Attends the operation of refuse tips, supervises the use of public refuse disposal facilities, and compacts and covers up refuse at landfill sites.
  • Carries waste material in dustbins or other containers from premises to refuse vehicle.
  • Collects scrap metal, salvage, paper and other recyclable material from domestic and industrial premises, and sorts material in preparation for recycling.
  • Empties refuse into vehicle manually or using an electronic tipping device.
  • Returns dustbins or other containers to premises.
  • Rides in or on refuse vehicle and alights to pick up domestic refuse.

• What are the entry requirements for a Recycling Operative?

  No academic qualifications are required. Training is provided on-the-job. A minimum age limit of 18 years normally applies.

• What other similar jobs are there to Recycling Operative?

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