Recycling Operative, Night Shift

Recycling Operative, Night Shift

Blakemore Trade Partners

Night shift (22:00 – 06:00)

Pay: £14.64 per hour (incl. £1.80 night shift allowance)

Hours:

40 hours per week on a 5 out of 7 day rota, including weekends.

• 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
• 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

• Numerate and literate
• Warehousing and distribution experience
• Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment

• Excellent rates of pay plus bonus opportunity
• Early access to pay through ‘Early Pay’
• 24/7 access to payslips and rosters via HR/Payroll portal
• 10% staff discount in our SPAR stores
• Company life insurance worth 1 × annual salary
• Company pension scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Extra holiday purchase scheme
• Cycle to work (bicycle purchase scheme)
• Long service awards (e.g., 25 years service £500 vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)
• Free uniform
• Free on‑site car parking

• Location:
  
  Bedford, England, United Kingdom
• Department:
  Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse
• Contract type:
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs per week any 5 out of 7 days
• Closing date for applications: 8th February, 2026
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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.