Multi-Skilled Operative- Waste & Recycling Operations

West London Waste Authority; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join West London Waste Authority as a Multi-Skilled Operative and play a crucial role in enhancing sustainability in the community through effective waste management. This position involves a variety of hands-on tasks at the Waste Transfer Station, requiring strong teamwork, communication skills, and a commitment to safety. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Weekend allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a team-oriented operational setting.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills for digital weighbridge systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and help residents recycle.
• Operate weighbridge and manage payments once trained.
• Sort waste to reduce contamination.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Health and Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Basic IT Literacy

Job description

Multi-Skilled Operative – Waste & Recycling Operations
Location: On-site – Brent, NW10 7JT
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours/week across a 7-day rota, including weekends – weekend allowance applicable)
Salary: £29,939 – £32,787 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)
Posts available: 4
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, ongoing training and development

Help Drive Recycling and Re-Use Across West London
West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is recruiting 4 proactive and reliable Multi-Skilled Operatives to join our on-site team at Brent’s Waste Transfer Station. You’ll play a vital hands-on role in ensuring waste is sorted, recycled, reused, and diverted from landfill—making a tangible difference for local communities and the environment.

This is a site-based role requiring a flexible approach to shift patterns, including weekend work on a rota basis (with weekend allowance).

About the Role

You will work across multiple functions, including our Waste Transfer Station (WTS), Household Reuse and Recycling Centre (HRRC), Reuse shop, and the weighbridge operation. From greeting customers to operating plant machinery, you’ll support the smooth and safe operation of the site, while helping to maximise recycling, reuse and revenue generation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support safe and efficient day-to-day operations at the site

• Help residents and commercial users recycle correctly and safely

• Operate the weighbridge, calculate charges, and manage payment handling

• Drive and operate plant vehicles (e.g. shunters, loading shovel) once trained

• Sort and separate waste and recycling to reduce contamination and landfill

• Carry out routine cleaning and site maintenance duties

• Act as a traffic controller to manage flow and safety on-site

• Maintain records of materials and assist in reporting and compliance

What We’re Looking For

This role suits a team player who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, interacting with the public, and supporting sustainability efforts in the community. You should be safety-conscious, adaptable, and willing to learn new skills, including plant operation and customer service techniques.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a team-oriented, fast-paced operational setting

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Good communication and customer service skills

• Basic IT literacy and ability to use digital weighbridge systems

• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures

Desirable (Training Provided If Not Yet Qualified)

• Experience with site machinery (e.g. 360 material handler, RoRo vehicles)

• Weighbridge operation and waste load assessment

• Traffic management and Banksman certification

• Knowledge of waste streams and recycling practices

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission to reduce waste and increase sustainability

• Gain valuable training and certification across site operations

• Work in a supportive team culture with clear values and purpose

• Competitive salary plus weekend allowance and generous pension

Apply Now
If you’re looking for a rewarding and practical role where you can contribute to West London’s sustainability goals, we want to hear from you.

West London Waste Authority is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.