Factory Operative - Sorting and Segregating Northampton, England
Job description
Main purpose of job:
Innovate Recycle, based in Northampton, has developed a unique and environmentally sustainable process to extract high-quality substances from end-of-life carpet that can be used in the manufacture of a wide range of new products from cars to garden furniture. With the aid of specialist machinery we need to sort and segregate polypropylene rich carpet from other forms of carpet that arrives at our factory. The sorted material then needs to be loaded on to the start of the Innovate Recycle process line. We are looking to recruit a number of Materials Sorting and Segregating Operatives to join our team for the exciting initial phase of our recycling operations. It is physically demanding work, but if you share our passion for recycling and reusing material, improving the world around us, then please take the opportunity to read through the job description below. Please forward an up to date CV and covering letter if this sounds like you. We have a strong plan to grow the business and while these are entry level roles, there is also a great opportunity for the right individuals to join our committed team and grow with the company.
Key tasks:
1. Ensure the safe and effective operation of the recycling process
2. Safe and efficient sorting of target material in line with company procedures and product requirements
3. Loading of the carpet into the recycling machine
4. Identify and record non-conformance, defects and production failures
5. Maintaining a clean and tidy working area
Key results/objectives:
1. Machine run-time
2. Material produced per shift
3. Completion of check forms and defect reporting
Training and experience:
· Full on-site training will be given
· Full process knowledge (start to end product) will be trained
· Counterbalance forklift truck license (preferred, or training will be provided)
· Good written and verbal skills
· Positive attitude
· Health and Safety awareness
We offer 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), free parking and a company pension scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,500.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, NN5 7US: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
