- Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics, into appropriate containers for recycling.
- Clean recycling yard by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, or moving barrels and bins.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts, or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles, or other heavy items onto
Recycled metals worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Recycled metals workers grade, sort, clean and bale scrap metal for recycling.
Recycled metals workers typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Recycled metals worker you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 49,149 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Recycled metals worker
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51,069 GBP
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43,882 GBP
Average salary for full-time Recycled metals worker
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49,149 GBP
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43,882 GBP
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Salary over time for Recycled metals worker
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40,769 GBP
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43,015 GBP
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42,538 GBP
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45,492 GBP
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53,443 GBP
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53,823 GBP
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49,149 GBP
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54,411 GBP
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46,257 GBP
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Future outlook for Recycled metals workers
Very good outlook
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
30% chance of automation in the future Recycled metals worker - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Recycled metals worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Recycled metals worker interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
