Household Waste Recycling Centre Operative

Lincolnshire County Council; Washingborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Waste Operative to assist the public with waste disposal, maintain site cleanliness, and promote recycling initiatives. This role offers training and development opportunities, as well as benefits like a Local Government Pension Scheme and generous leave. Ideal candidates will have an interest in waste management and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlements

Access to staff benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in waste management or environmental services.
• Confidence in engaging with the public.
• Physical fitness for outdoor work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist the public with waste disposal.
• Maintain a clean and organized site.
• Support the Supervisor during emergencies.
• Help sort items for re-use and recycling.

Skills

Interest in waste management

Confidence in public engagement

Physical fitness for manual handling

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

As a Waste Operative, you\'ll play a key role in supporting the public to dispose of their waste responsibly, while helping to maximise opportunities for re-use and recycling. You\'ll work under the guidance of the Centre Supervisor and Waste Operations Officers to ensure the site operates safely, efficiently, and in line with environmental and health & safety standards. You\'ll also assist with the day-to-day running of the Re-use Shop at Tattershall HWRC, contributing to initiatives that promote waste minimisation, recycling, and deliver social value to Lincolnshire residents. If you take pride in maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness, enjoy helping others, and care about the environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

As part of the team, you\'ll:

• Welcome and assist the public with correct waste disposal
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised site
• Support the Supervisor in responding to on-site issues or emergencies
• Help with the sorting and presentation of items for re-use and recycling

What we\'re looking for

At Lincolnshire County Council, we\'re committed to developing our people. You\'ll receive relevant training and qualifications to support your role and career progression. You\'ll also benefit from

• Has experience or interest in waste management or environmental services
• Is confident engaging with the public and promoting environmental best practices
• Is physically fit enough to assist with manual handling and outdoor work
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team
• Is willing to learn and take on new responsibilities as needed

Disability Confident

• A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

Benefits

• A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Access to a staff benefits platform with discounts and wellbeing support