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Hartlepool’s J&B Recycling creates 30 new jobs

Hartlepool-headquartered J&B Recycling has created 30 new jobs following a raft of new contract wins.

The firm, which also has a neighbouring site in the town as well as a third facility in Middlesbrough, took on 18 new operatives in August and has recruited an additional 12 staff that will start in November.

In addition to the recruitment, changes have also been made within the existing team which has resulted in promotions for some members of staff.

Ashleigh Sweeney is promoted to the role of Operations Manager from Quality & Environment Manager, while Matt Emery is now Safety, Health & Environmental Manager having previously been responsible for Health & Safety.

Additional roles were created in the Quality Department as a result of this change and there have been other changes internally with some staff taking on extra responsibility.

Vikki Jackson-Smith, Managing Director at J&B Recycling, explained that the business’ continued growth meant the workforce increase was more than necessary.

“It was always our intention to employ additional staff when we secured more contracts, and the further work we have brought in over the course of the year has of course meant we required more staff to deal with it”, said Vicki.

“We’re delighted to welcome the 18 new starters to the business, and look forward to a further 12 staff coming on board next month.”

She continued: “It is an exciting time for the business in general, and whenever we bring in new staff there is always the opportunity to re-evaluate the workload and I’m delighted that this has created new roles for both Ashleigh and Matt.

“They are both key workers and valued members of staff, and we have a strong ethos is giving people from within the business the opportunity to develop their careers with J&B Recycling.”

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