HWRC Site Operative x4

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hellaby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking four permanent Site Operatives for a Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Rotherham area. You will advise residents on safe waste disposal, segregate and store waste to environmental rules, and keep the site safe, clean and properly recorded.

The role is 37 hours per week with weekend work and a basic DBS check is required. Full training will be provided, and you will work with colleagues to operate and maintain site equipment, support recycling

Qualifications

• Must pass basic-level DBS check for unspent convictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise residents on safe waste disposal and proper site use.
• Ensure waste is segregated, stored and handled to requirements.
• Maintain health and safety standards, report hazards and incidents.
• Operate, inspect and maintain site equipment under training.
• Keep public areas clean, safe and fit for purpose.
• Support recycling targets through guidance and engagement.
• Complete operational checks and documentation accurately.
• Report defects or compliance concerns to supervisors.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep site safe and compliant.

Skills

Waste disposal guidance

Health & safety awareness

Record keeping

Teamwork

Job description

Four permanent Site Operative posts at a Household Waste Recycling Centre, sitting within Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's Regeneration & Environment directorate. The work centres on helping residents dispose of waste correctly, segregating and storing waste to environmental rules, and keeping the site safe, clean and properly recorded. It is a full-time role of 37 hours a week with weekend working, and it gives access to the Public Services Network. Successful applicants will need a basic-level DBS check for unspent convictions.

What the job involves

• Advise residents on safe waste disposal and the correct use of site facilities
• Ensure waste is segregated, handled and stored to environmental requirements and site procedures
• Maintain health and safety standards, identifying and reporting hazards, incidents and unsafe practices
• Operate, inspect and maintain site equipment and machinery under training and safe working procedures
• Keep operational, welfare and public areas clean, safe and fit for purpose
• Support recycling and waste minimisation targets through guidance and engagement with site users
• Complete operational checks, records and documentation accurately
• Report defects, incidents or compliance concerns to supervisors
• Work with colleagues and supervisors to keep site operations safe, efficient and compliant

Checks & eligibility

• Basic-level DBS check for unspent criminal convictions