Gatwick Recycling Operative Night Shifts - Gatwick Airport

Optime Group

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Horley, England, UK on site Until 9/9/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 11, 2026 Last posted July 11, 2026
Job description

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.

Start dates:

  • August 2026

What's on offer:

  • Rate of pay: £13.81 per hour
  • Shift Pattern: 4-on / 4-off
  • DAYS : 18:00PM to 06:00AM
  • Weekly Pay(every Friday).
  • Temp to Perm (performance based).
  • Free parking.

Key Duties:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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).

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

About this role

Summary

Sort recyclables, operate machinery, and ensure safety in Gatwick Airport's aviation sector.

Job title

recycling operative

Experience level

none

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

aviation

Location requirements

Horley, UK, on-site; remote not allowed.

Salary

£13.81 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

attention to detailverbal communicationwork independentlyfollow instructions

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

recyclingheavy liftingmachinery operationmaterial inspection
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Horley, UK

On-site City