Lead Recycling Operative - RRC

LondonEnergy; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management organization is seeking a Lead Recycling Operative to oversee daily operations at the South Access Reuse and Recycling Centre. The ideal candidate will have experience in waste operations, strong people skills, and a willingness to work weekends. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring site compliance, and engaging with the public. Benefits include private medical insurance, a company pension scheme, and employee recognition programs.

Benefits

Private Medical & Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Annual Leave Package

Employee Recognition Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a waste operations environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with the public.
• Willingness to work across different RRC sites, including weekends, as per rota.

Responsibilities

• Support the RRC Supervisor in ensuring compliance with Waste Management Permits.
• Conduct daily inspections, report findings, and complete operational reports.
• Supervise RRC staff and subcontractors, manage rotas and staffing levels.

Skills

People Skills

Flexibility

IT Skills

Education

COTC and First Aid qualifications (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Lead Recycling Operative

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £32,055.76

Location: Waltham Forest South Access

About LondonEnergy

LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London’s waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across our various North London sites, making a positive difference to the environment and the local community. By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough energy to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and flexible individual to join our team within a busy Waste Operations environment. This role involves working at our South Access Reuse and Recycling Centre (RRC), supporting day-to-day site operations while ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance.

You will be responsible for supervising staff, engaging with the public, monitoring site cleanliness, and supporting waste and recycling initiatives. The role requires weekend working on a rota basis, basic IT skills, and a willingness to undertake relevant training, including mobile plant operation and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Safety: Support the RRC Supervisor in ensuring compliance with Waste Management Permits, health and safety regulations, and safe site operations for both staff and public.
• Site Inspections & Reporting: Conduct daily inspections, report findings, complete operational reports (including fridge counts), and log incidents or issues using D365.
• Team Supervision & Training: Supervise RRC staff and subcontractors, manage rotas and staffing levels, in the absence of the Site Supervisor
• Operational Efficiency: Oversee vehicle and mobile plant operations, ensure cost-effective use of resources, and carry out basic maintenance tasks where appropriate.
• Site Maintenance & Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness across all site areas, manage repairs, and ensure maintenance of static and mobile plant per guidelines.
• Waste Management & Recycling: Manage bin exchanges, monitor weights to achieve max tonnage, and contribute to recycling initiatives and business improvements.
• Customer Service & Communication: Handle public interactions courteously and ensure clear communication of site rules and procedures to all stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in a waste operations environment.
• People Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with the public.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work across different RRC sites, including weekends, as per rota.
• IT Skills: Competent in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Qualifications: COTC and First Aid qualifications are desirable (or willingness to work towards them).
• Plant Operation: Willingness to train for or currently working towards mobile plant competency certification.
• Driving: Driving licence desirable and willingness to drive the company reuse van if required.

Benefits

• Private Medical & Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• + Many more benefits

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.