Recycling Operative

Job ID
Job ID 76020
Team
Team Business Operations
Location
Location Leicester
Contract Type
Contract Type Perm
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary £12.71 per hour
Posting Date
Posting Date 12/06/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 25/06/2026
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Summary

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm Friday 8am-3:45pm



About the role:
At Next we have a great opportunity for a Recycling Operative to join our busy Facilities department at our Next Head Office in Leicestershire. You will play an essential role in the day to day upkeep of the site internally and externally. In this position you will be supporting the Recycling Supervisor in keeping the site to its highest standard of cleanliness



Main Tasks:

  • Ensure all bins in the areas you are required to work are kept clean and empty throughout the day and all slop bins are emptied and cleaned daily.
  • Baling Cardboard throughout the day
  • Putting paper through the compactor
  • Keeping the recycling yard clean and Tidy at all Times
  • Operate safely ensuring our H&S policies / procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work are always adhered to.
  • Ensure general housekeeping is maintained to a high level.
  • Encourage a positive work environment and culture for all employees.
  • Provide solutions, continuous improvements, and innovations.
  • Carry out all duties required in the recycling department..
  • Ensure waste is segregated correctly and we are achieving a high standard of waste disposal.

About you:

  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Basic understanding of computers in order to complete mandatory
    training.

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Benefits

  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Sharesave scheme
  • On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
  • Free on-site parking
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
  • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

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