Recycling Team Member

Recycling Team Member - Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Skips and more)

On-site • Shift pattern: Alternating shifts of 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00. You may also be required to work additional shift patterns, including weekends, to cover absence and holidays. This role may include overtime at short notice.

Join our snack-loving team

We're looking for a Recycling Team Member to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move.

About the role

The Recycling Team Member is a hands on role all about keeping our site safe, clean and running smoothly by ensuring waste is removed from all areas of the factory in a timely and responsible way. You'll work largely unsupervised, taking ownership of your area while delivering a consistently high standard of service. The role can be physically demanding at times, so adaptability, resilience and a positive approach are essential.

What's in it for you?

• Annual salary of £29,860.08
• Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Removing waste safely across the site - clearing waste from all factory areas using material handling equipment and following safe systems of work
• Operating waste and recycling equipment - using balers and compaction equipment to process recyclable and non recyclable materials
• Supporting recycling operations - assisting drivers and other Recycling team colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations
• Managing recyclable materials - baling recyclable waste and loading baled materials directly onto trailers
• Maintaining clean and tidy waste areas - keeping recycling zones organised, safe and compliant with hygiene standards

Who are we?

We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We're committed to inclusion

We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

What we'd love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Experience in waste, recycling or industrial cleaning roles - with a good understanding of CoSHH and manual handling requirements
• The ability to work independently - managing your workload effectively while communicating clearly with others
• A flexible and reliable approach - including willingness to work additional shifts, overtime and weekends when required
• The physical capability for a hands on role - comfortable with tasks that involve lifting, moving materials and time on your feet
• Experience with material handling equipment - counterbalance FLT and ride on truck experience is ideal, though training will be provided for the right candidate