Frontline Recycling Centre Attendant - Public Sector

Vanrath; Newry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Allowance

Public sector stability

Training opportunities

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking a Household Recycling Centre Attendant for a 3-month contract in the public sector. The role focuses on delivering a high‑quality recycling service at Civic Amenity sites, handling cash, directing traffic, and maintaining site safety and cleanliness in all weathers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months in a waste environment, strong health and safety awareness, and proven teamwork and customer service skills. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in a waste environment or similar.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a waste environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures including manual handling and assisting drivers reversing.
• Knowledge of waste collection, disposal and recycling issues.
• Traffic management experience.
• Ability to work in a team and in a customer service environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Household Recycling Centre and promote recycling to site users.
• Handle cash per procedures, issue receipts and deposit cash.
• Direct traffic, issue tipping directions and assist the public with tipping.
• Keep the site and surroundings clean, including the site office and facilities.
• Maintain approach road and verge near the site.
• Complete site records and issue Controlled Waste transfer notes.
• Open the site each morning and lock it at night, ensuring the alarm is set.

Skills

Waste management

Health & safety

Traffic management

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Job description

Vanrath is seeking a Household Recycling Centre Attendant for a 3-month contract in the public sector. The role focuses on delivering a high‑quality recycling service at Civic Amenity sites, handling cash, directing traffic, and maintaining site safety and cleanliness in all weathers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months in a waste environment, strong health and safety awareness, and proven teamwork and customer service skills. Training and development opportunities are provided.