Recycling Coordinator/Forklift Truck Driver
Shift: 3 days on/ 3 days off 0600-1800
£14.30 per hour/ weekly pay
Permanent
Company Overview
Located in the scenic Scottish Borders, our company is a leading processor of smoked salmon, employing hundreds of dedicated staff members. We are committed to excellence, sustainability, and creating a positive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued.
Overview
We are looking for a proactive Recycling Coordinator and Forklift Truck Driver to join our team. This role combines overseeing recycling operations with the safe and efficient handling of materials . If you enjoy working outdoors, and supporting environmental sustainability, this position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and responsible organization.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the efficient collection and delivery of items across site daily.
- Support recycling activities to maintain high environmental and operational standards.
- Handle and store chemicals safely, in full compliance with legislation and company procedures.
- Maintain yard cleanliness and organisation, supporting wider business operations.
- Carry out general housekeeping, gardening, and site maintenance tasks.
- Always operate safely and effectively, following site rules and health & safety policies.
- Take ownership of your work area and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills
- A good communicator with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual tasks.
- Confident, proactive, and forward-thinking in approach.
- Competent in basic computer use and record-keeping.
- Ideally experienced in a production or manufacturing environment (not essential).
- Fluent in English with good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- Valid Forklift Licence – desirable but not essential (training available)
- Recent FLT driving experience – desirable but not essential
Join us as a Recycling Coordinator/Forklift Truck Driver to help streamline our operations while supporting environmentally responsible practices! This role provides an engaging environment where your skills will make a real difference in our day-to-day success.
Pay: £14.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full UK drivers license?
Work Location: In person
