Environmental Operative

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Environmental Operative for a permanent, full-time role in Skelmersdale. The job involves supporting daily site operations, overseeing weighbridge activities, and assisting with environmental compliance in a busy waste management environment.

The ideal candidate has sector experience, strong admin skills, IT literacy, a proactive health & safety mindset, and a flexible, hands-on approach to site operations.

Qualifications

• Wealth of experience in waste, recycling, environmental, quarrying or construction sectors.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills required.
• Good IT literacy and confidence using reporting systems; Health & Safety conscious.

Responsabilités

• Operate the weighbridge and accurately process vehicle movements and documentation.
• Conduct waste acceptance checks and environmental inspections.
• Support compliance activities and maintain accurate site records.
• Assist with traffic management and safe vehicle movements across site.
• Undertake general site maintenance, housekeeping and operational support duties.

Connaissances

Waste management experience

Administrative skills

IT literacy

Health & Safety awareness

Flexible and hands-on

Outils

Reporting systems

Description du poste

Job Title: Environmental Operative

Location: Skelmersdale

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Role: Permanent - Full Time

Overview

We are recruiting for an Environmental Operative to join a busy and well-established waste management and environmental services operation. This Environmental Operative role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied site-based environment where safety, compliance and operational efficiency are key.

The successful Environmental Operative will support daily site operations, oversee weighbridge activities, assist with environmental compliance, conduct inspections and provide hands-on support across the facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental Operative or somebody from a waste, recycling, quarrying, construction or industrial background looking for a new challenge.

This Environmental Operative position offers long-term career stability, training opportunities and the chance to play a key role in maintaining high operational and environmental standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience within waste, recycling, environmental, quarrying or construction sectors
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills
• Good IT literacy and confidence using reporting systems
• Health & Safety conscious with a proactive attitude
• Flexible and hands-on approach to site operations

Environmental Operative Key Responsibilities

• Operate the weighbridge and accurately process vehicle movements and documentation
• Conduct waste acceptance checks and environmental inspections
• Support compliance activities and maintain accurate site records
• Assist with traffic management and safe vehicle movements across site
• Undertake general site maintenance, housekeeping and operational support duties

Commutable Locations

• Warrington
• Wigan
• St Helens
• Widnes
• Runcorn
• Manchester
• Leigh
• Bolton
• Liverpool
• Ellesmere Port

The Legal Bit

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