Team Leader (Electrical Waste)

Job Title: Team Leader – Electrical Waste Recycling

Location: Wolverhampton

Hours: 6:00am – 3:00pm (Overtime Available)

Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour


 About the role:

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established recycling and waste management business based in Wolverhampton, who are looking to add an experienced Team Leader to their electrical waste recycling operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on individual seeking stable, long-term employment with regular weekday hours and overtime opportunities. This role involves leading a small team responsible for the safe and efficient breakdown, sorting, and recycling of electrical goods in line with environmental and health & safety regulations.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and supervising a team of 2–4 operatives within the recycling area

• Organising daily workloads and ensuring productivity targets are met

• Overseeing the safe breakdown of electrical items (e.g. appliances, IT equipment, and small electrical goods) using hand and power tools

• Identifying and separating materials such as metals, plastics, and reusable components

• Ensuring scrap materials are sorted correctly and placed into designated waste streams

• Weighing incoming and processed materials accurately and recording data

• Completing relevant paperwork and compliance documentation

• Monitoring quality standards and ensuring items are processed in the correct manner

• Ensuring waste disposal procedures are followed in line with environmental regulations

• Maintaining high health & safety standards across the team

• Supporting training and development of team members where required

 
Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience within a recycling, waste management, or manufacturing environment

• Experience leading or supervising a small team

• Confident using hand and power tools to dismantle equipment safely

• Good understanding of health & safety procedures

• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and maintain records

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Reliable, punctual, and proactive approach to work

• Comfortable working in a hands-on, physically active environment

 
What’s on Offer:

• Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends

• £14.50 per hour

• Overtime available

• Ongoing work with potential for a permanent position

• Weekly pay

 
If you are an experienced Team Leader looking for a new opportunity in Wolverhampton within a growing recycling environment, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.