HWRC Operative

Biffa; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a HWRC Operative to assist the public at our Household Waste Recycling Centre in Glasgow. This role involves encouraging recycling, manual handling, and maintaining a tidy environment. The successful candidate will have a driving license and experience interacting with the public.

Benefits

28 days holiday a year (including bank holidays)

Free PPE and uniform

Medical and dental scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Retail, leisure and travel discounts

Free parking on site

Robust training and development programme

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with the general public.
• Driving license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public at the Household Waste Recycling Centre.
• Maximize recycling and maintain cleanliness on-site.
• Promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Manual Handling

Education

Full UK Driving License

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Shifts and Hours available: 4 on 4 off shift pattern (36 hours per week).

Biffa is looking for a HWRC Operative to assist the public at our Household waste centre with recycling and waste.

Your core responsibilities.

• Working with the public to maximise recycling on sites.
• Manual handling items on site assisting the public with various waste and recycling.
• Helping to ensure the site is clean and tidy at all times.
• Be proactive in promoting and maintaining a safe and friendly working environment.

Requirements

• Experience in dealing with the general public.
• Experience in the waste industry helpful but not essential.
• Will be required to work weekends.
• Must have a full UK driving license
• Must have own transport
• 28 days holiday a year (inc bank holidays)
• Free PPE and uniform
• Medical and dental scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail, leisure and travel discounts
• Free parking on site
• A robust training and development programme

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management..