You can do an intermediate apprenticeship as a waste resource operative.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
Recycling operatives collect recyclables like glass, paper and plastics from homes and businesses for sorting at waste collection sites.
£13,000 Starter
to£24,000 Experienced
41 to 43 a week
early mornings
You can get into this job through:
You can do an intermediate apprenticeship as a waste resource operative.
You'll usually need:
You can apply to companies directly if you've got relevant skills and experience, for example from working in waste collection.
You may have an advantage if you've had forklift truck training or can drive a large goods vehicle.
An employer may give you training on the job, for example to get your large goods vehicle licence.
You can find out more about becoming a recycling operative from Talent Source Network and the Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day tasks you may:
You could work at a waste recycling site or from a vehicle.
Your working environment may be dirty, physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
With qualifications and experience you could move into a supervisory role at a waste collection site.
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