Apprentice Recycling Operative (Non-Ferrous)

This is a hands on role which includes assisting customers and suppliers with deliveries and weighing materials, supporting yard operations and working safely as part of the site team. You will be part of a small team and you will be well trained and have the potential to be trained to operate…

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Employer

Global Ardour Recycling Limited

Location

Preston

Type

Apprenticeship

Pay

£17,784 to £28,254.33 a year

Hours

42.75 hours a week, including training

Closing date

Closes 30 Nov 2026

Entry requirements

See the qualifications below

Experience

Not specified

Start date

2 Jan 2027

Source

Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)

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STEM-adjacent: Not always called a STEM job, but you work with medicines, machines, materials, tech or data, and it can lead into wider STEM careers.

Manufacturing connects directly to engineering: production processes, machinery, quality control and manufacturing technology. It's a common starting point for engineering apprenticeships and technician roles.

Skills roles like this usually build

• Operating production equipment
• Quality checks
• Following technical processes
• Health and safety

This describes the type of role in general. The employer's advert has the exact duties.

Intermediate apprenticeship: Metal recycling general operative (level 2)

• GCSE in English, grade 4-9 (desired)
• GCSE in Maths, grade 4-9 (desired)

Length

1 Year 3 Months

Training provider

Skillcert Limited

• Engineering

This opportunity is run by Global Ardour Recycling Limited, not by StemLaunch. Source: Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK).

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Last seen on GOV.UK 3 Nov 2026. Details can change, so check the advert before applying.