Gatwick Recycling Operative Day Shifts Airport

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for Recycling Operatives in partnership with DHL at Gatwick Airport. This job offers fantastic hours and overtime opportunities. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company and fantastic conditions and facilities.

• 5th March 2026

• Rate of pay: £13.41 per hour
• Shift Pattern: 4-on / 4-off
• DAYS : 06:00AM to 18:00PM
• Weekly Pay(every Friday).
• Temp to Perm (performance based).
• Free parking.

• Heavy Lifting up to the weight of 32kg.
• Sort recyclables and check the right kind of materials have been put out.
• Use machinery to help you lift and sort items.
• Inspect materials for any contamination.
• Working well within a large team environment.
• Working in a safe manner.
• Operating Mechanical Handling Equipment.
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to read, understand and follow directions/instructions.
• Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedure, rules and schedules.

• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Five year fully checkable reference history.
• Ability to pass Criminal Record Check (CRC).

As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.