Recycling Centre Site Operative

4 weeks ago

South Woodham Ferrers CM ZA, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Recycling Centre Site Operative - South Woodham Ferrers Recycling Centre

Permanent, Full Time

£23,344 per annum (pro-rata for part time roles)

Location: South Woodham Ferrers

Working Style: Fixed-base worker

Are you driven by a passion for environmental sustainability and ready to make a meaningful impact on our planet? If so, we're currently recruiting for a Recycling Centre Site Operative on our South Woodham Ferrers site. This is a full time position and will involve working Thursdays through to Mondays.

Essex Waste Partnership aspire to be a zero-waste county. By working together, we are working to reduce waste to help protect the environment and conserve resources. Help us to achieve our goals by joining our one of our Recycling Centre Teams.

As a Recycling Centre Site Operative, your responsibilities will include but not limited to

  • Assist the public with any questions, queries or complaints.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Contribute to safe and efficient site operations.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, and risk-free site.
  • Overseeing waste movements.
  • Assist in providing clear instructions to subcontractors / hauliers.
  • Ensure proper storage of materials for optimal recycling.
  • Administrative tasks to support with processes, paperwork, compliance processes, quality assurance and other related documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

The ideal candidate would be.

  • Qualified to minimum GCSE level (or equivalent by experience) in English and Maths or NVQ level.
  • Computer literate (especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook) with good administration skills.
  • General good health, able to work on foot for lengthy periods of time.
  • IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation is desirable.
  • Mechanical knowledge and knowledge of correct manual handling is desirable.
  • Desirable: NPORS or similar Plant Operators Licence/Qualification on Material Handler, with previous experience operating plant machinery preferably within the waste industry.

To read more about our recycling centre and Waste Strategy please visit: Love Essex

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role or applying for this position, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and personal statement include which location you would like to be considered for via the Working for Essex Website or email Laura.O'

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more

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