Environmental Services Operative

Encirc; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Free onsite gym

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with company contrib. 6

Life cover 4x salary

Cycle to work

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Encirc in Avonmouth, Bristol, is hiring an Environmental Services Operative to join the end of line team on an annualised shift pattern (days and nights 07:00-19:00/19:00-07:00).

You will manage waste across the site, handle recycling, operate equipment, and liaise with waste partners. The role requires warehouse/production experience and a forklift license; GCSEs in Maths and English; and a collaborative, safety‑minded mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational role within a warehouse or production environment.
• Fork-lift truck license is preferred.
• GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Ability to work as part of a team and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste within a defined team and handle related administration.
• Restitute bags from containers and recycle waste materials.
• Operate assigned equipment and plant to maintain performance.
• Be the primary contact with waste partners for collection and disposal; ensure segregation and cleanliness.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Operational experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Fork-lift truck license

Job description

| PERMANENT | BRISTOL | £35,000 - £37,000

| PERMANENT | BRISTOL | £35,000 - £37,000

Work Pattern: Our team operate on an annualised shift pattern of rotating days and nights (07.00-19.00/19.00-07.00)

Job Introduction We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Services Operative, working in our end of line team at our site The Park, Avonmouth, Bristol.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible within a defined team for the waste management and associated administration across the site
• Accountable for restitution of bags from containers and recycling of all waste materials
• Operate assigned equipment and plant ensuring optimum performance is achieved
• Primary contact with waste partners for the collection and disposal of all wastes. Ensuring correct segregation of waste and waste area cleanliness

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally you will have experience working in an operational role within a warehouse or production environment
• Ideally hold a fork-lift truck license
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• You will be willing to learn and work effectively as part of a team

At Encirc, we make, fill and move glass. Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries.

With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose‑built sites: Derrylin, Co Fermanagh; Elton, Cheshire and Bristol. We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year. Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world‑leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future.

Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360‑approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology. As a forward‑thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.

Our Values At Encirc, we’re proud to be a forward‑thinking manufacturer in a world that’s increasingly socially and environmentally conscious. Our culture is built around six core values that sit at the heart of everything we do. They guide how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support one another—helping us create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

These values aren’t just words on a wall; they’re lived, shared and championed across the business, shaping our mindset and inspiring us to keep making Encirc great for everyone.

The Benefits And Perks

• Annual leave package is equivalent to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, if you work a shift pattern, your annual leave and bank holidays are built directly into your rota.
• Monetary awards for long service
• Free onsite gym for all employees
• Health cash plan
• MyBenefits Reward Platform with100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
• Pension scheme where the company contributes up to a maximum of6%
• Life cover at 4 timesyour annual salary
• Optional partner life cover
• Liftshare Scheme
• Cycleto work scheme
• Subsidised onsite staff restaurant
• Free parking onsite
• Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme
• Bristol Zoo Project corporate membership
• Discounts on First Bus travel around Bristol
• Discounts on Bristol Sport tickets
• Optional dental insurance
• Optional private medical insurance
• Optional critical illness cover

Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.

PLEASE NOTE:We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Thank you for your interest.