Warehouse Operative

Role: Warehouse Operative

Location: Preston, PR2

Hours: Monday – Friday 06.00 - 14.30 with a 30 min paid break.

Salary: £13.00 p/h

 
The Role: Are you looking to start a new career or gain hands-on experience in a warehouse environment? We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Warehouse Operatives to assist with dismantling televisions and other electronics. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided!

 
The Business: 

Recycling Lives Services is not a typical recycling company. Since 2008, our business has been built around creating positive social and environmental impact alongside commercial success.

As a certified B Corp, scoring 103.5 against a business median of 50.9, we generated £42.9m in social value in 2024, achieved a 61% reduction in CO₂ emissions and diverted 97% of waste from landfill. 15% of our team have joined us through our rehabilitation programmes, with only 6% of the people we support reoffending compared with a national average of over 25%.

Operating UK-wide, we provide total waste management, WEEE recycling and specialist hazardous waste services to customers across construction, manufacturing, retail, utilities and the public sector.

Our PACE values – Passion, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence – underpin how we work and the culture we continue to build.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Safely dismantling TVs and electronic equipment following company procedures
• Sorting and organising electronic components for recycling
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Adhering to all health and safety guidelines

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks
• Reliability and punctuality

Benefits:

• Full training provided – no experience needed
• Opportunity for progression within the company
• Supportive team environment
  
• Pensions contribution, 5% employee 3% employer
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash back plan*
• Access to ethical loan and savings products *
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
• Cycle to work scheme*

*Employees become eligible after 12 months service.

 
Please note all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.

 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.