Profworkers Austria

RECYCLING TECHNICIAN

Lisbon, Portugal €5,820.00 - €7,820.00 1 week ago
job_overview
posted_date
Jan 20, 2026
Deadline
Mar 17, 2026
Vacancy
1
Job Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Full_time
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Job Description

QUALIFICATION:
Education: 3 years at vocational technical schools in “Chemistry” or 5 years at higher technical institutions in the field of “Environmental Technology” / “Recycling Technology” or “Chemistry”
Key curriculum topics:
Chemistry / Analytics & Microbiology / Process & Energy Technology / Environmental Technology / Environmental Analysis / Quality Management
Further advantageous qualifications:
“Mechanical Engineering & Technology” due to the gaining importance of waste management machines and systems 

Completed training or studies in Environmental Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Process Engineering / Chemistry or a related field - alternatively, comparable practical experience in the Recycling/Recovery sector

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: 
* Operation, maintenance and optimization of recycling plants (sorting, shredding, sorting processes, processing, and recovery)
* Monitoring of process parameters, quality assurance, and documentation of recycling processes
* Conducting material and product analyses to optimize the recycling rate
* Control of conveyor technology, sensors, and automated communication systems
* Development and implementation of improvement measures to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and protect the environment
* Participation in the introduction of new recycling and recovery processes and legal requirements (WEEE, Packaging Act, Circular Economy)
* Collaboration with Production, Logistics, Quality Assurance and Purchasing 
* Preparation of operating instructions, work instructions, and maintenance plans

OUR OFFER:
* Challenging projects in the field of recycling and the circular economy
* Attractive salary and benefits package
* Continuing education and training opportunities for professional development
* Modern work environment, flexible working hours by arrangement
* Regular working hours & clear responsibilities & tasks


skills_and_requirements
A - Knowledge of mechanical processing & sorting processes B - Knowledge of conveyor technology & process control of recycling plants C - Experience with analytical methods & quality management of recycled materials is an advantage D - Basic knowledge of environmental/occupational safety regulations (REACH, GHS, SDS) advantageous E - Teamwork skills, independent work style, safety awareness, and problem-solving focus F - Willingness to work shifts (operations-dependent) & occasional weekend/emergency shifts G - Portuguese language skills advantageous; intermediate English knowledge required
Deadline: Mar 17, 2026

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