Outdoor Waste & Recycling Centre Operative

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a safety‑mocused team member for a Household Waste Recycling Centre role. You’ll assist the public in disposing of waste, promote recycling, and help operations run smoothly outdoors.

The position emphasizes customer service, safety, and efficient site management. The ideal candidate will have experience in waste or similar environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to follow procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste, recycling, or similar operational environments.
• Experience of utilising customer service skills in frontline service and dealing with people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the public and colleagues.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and work efficiently as part of a team.
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks and operating equipment safely.
• Ability to work under own initiative and adapt to outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional support to the public while promoting correct waste segregation.
• Encourage recycling and reuse through clear guidance and engagement with site users.
• Ensure waste handling complies with Environmental Permits, Planning Permission, and council procedures.
• Carry out site inspections, monitor container capacity, and coordinate haulage requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised site, including traffic management and supervision.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures, report incidents, monitor recyclable quality, complete documentation, and support contractors.

Skills

Waste/recycling experience

Customer service

Communication

Procedural accuracy

Manual handling

Initiative

Driving licence

Job description

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a safety‑mocused team member for a Household Waste Recycling Centre role. You’ll assist the public in disposing of waste, promote recycling, and help operations run smoothly outdoors.

The position emphasizes customer service, safety, and efficient site management. The ideal candidate will have experience in waste or similar environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to follow procedures.