Lead Recycling Operative — Site & Team Leader (Waste Ops)

LondonEnergy Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical & Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Annual Leave Package

Employee Recognition Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LondonEnergy is seeking a Lead Recycling Operative to oversee daily waste operations at our North London site. The role involves supervising staff, engaging with the public, and ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance across the facility.

You will support site supervision, manage rotas, and monitor site cleanliness while driving cost-effective resource use. Weekend work is required, with training offered for mobile plant operations and First Aid.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Competent in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Desirable: COTC and First Aid qualifications or willingness to train.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Public interaction

Team supervision

Education

COTC

First Aid qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LondonEnergy is seeking a Lead Recycling Operative to oversee daily waste operations at our North London site. The role involves supervising staff, engaging with the public, and ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance across the facility.

You will support site supervision, manage rotas, and monitor site cleanliness while driving cost-effective resource use. Weekend work is required, with training offered for mobile plant operations and First Aid.