RCHW Site Operative – Colchester

About The RoleRCHW Site Operative - ColchesterPermanent, Full Time£25,081 per annumLocation: ColchesterWorking Style: Fixed-base workerClosing Date: 16th December 2025Please note this vacancy may include working weekends and travel will be required to other sites within a 20 mile radius.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.We’re currently recruiting for a full time Site Operative to join our team at our Recycling Centre in Colchester. Please note as a site operative you will be required to work weekends, both Saturdays and Sundays. You will receive a 6% flat rate allowance for any Sundays worked.This position will be based at Colchester and surrounding area's within a 20 mile radius, due to this a driving licence will be requiredWhat will you be doing?As a Recycling Centre Site Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:Assisting the public with any questions, queries, or complaints.Maintaining a clean, tidy, and risk-free site.Assisting in providing clear instructions to subcontractors / hauliers.Operating plant machinery and overseeing waste movements.Ensuring proper storage of materials for optimal recycling.Ensuring compliance with safety standards.Contributing to safe and efficient site operations.Supporting the team with administrative tasks as and when required.To assist with operations, on occasions you may be required to work at an alternative Recycling Centre.What’s in it for you? Wide range of learning and development opportunities26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extraGenerous Local Government Salary related pension schemeAccess to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex RewardsAccess to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health GroupUp to 4 days per annum volunteering leaveCycle to Work Scheme6% Salary uplift for Sunday workingThe Experience You Will BringEssential: Able to work on foot for lengthy periods of time.Ability to work without supervision as well as part of a team.Experience within a customer facing position.Able to complete manual handling tasks.Able to complete basic reading and writing tasks.A willingness to learn new systems.Willing to complete training necessary to fulfil the role, i.e. First Aid, Plant Operator, Fire MarshallDesirable:Full Driving LicenseComputer literate (especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook) with good administration skills.IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation.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 centres and Waste Strategy please visit: Love EssexInterviewsInterview will be taking place face to face at Colchester. Why Essex?As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-serviceEssex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent CommunityIf you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email jamielea.wallis@essex.gov.ukFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page.DownloadsPay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours