Careers
Our Culture
The success of Thorntons Recycling is dependant on our ability to create an environment where our employees feel included and able to perform at their best.
This belief is brought to life by the 5 core values of the Company, which are at the centre of everything we do:
- Customer Service - Our customers are our number one focus
- Innovation/Investment - Heightened technology and skilled people
- Personal Initiative - We believe in the power of individual action
- Enthusiasm - Energy, fun and a sense of humour
- Diversity - We respect and value people's differences
The working environment in Thorntons Recycling is enjoyable and rewarding, which makes it a great place to work.
Diversity at Thorntons Recycling
Thorntons Recycling delivers a wide range of waste management and recycling solutions to its 20,000 Customers. This is achieved through our highly talented and diverse workforce.
We believe that diversity is one of our key strengths. Cultivating a diverse workforce makes sound business sense and we strive to promote an inclusive work environment for all our employees. A diverse employee base yields a wide variety of individual perspectives and experiences which contribute to the Company.
At Thorntons Recycling, you will work with people from a wide range of cultural, educational and geographic backgrounds, people who offer a unique perspective and generate innovative ideas.
Our Benefits
We believe that in order to succeed we must create a culture of high performance linked to reward and recognition. Thorntons Recycling understands that reward and recognition and their value to the individual, are paramount to releasing the potential in every employee to achieve their goals.
We continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our reward and recognition programmes, to ensure that they drive great business performance and enable us to attract and retain the best talent.
Thorntons Recycling in the Community
Being a good corporate citizen is at the heart of everything we do. Whether dealing with our own people, clients or customers, we make decisions that factor in good corporate citizenship, as a priority.
We recognise that we have a responsibility to the local community and the Company plays a strong role in supporting local initiatives, whether through financial sponsorship awarded to local clubs or our own employees carrying out volunteer work to improve local amenities.
We have a team of experienced and qualified Company representatives who conduct regular meetings with community groups and operate an open door policy with the local community.
We strive to work in partnership with the community to promote long lasting change.
