Recycling Assistant

FCC Environment; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Folkestone is seeking a full-time Recycling Assistant to promote recycling and provide excellent customer service at waste recycling centres. The role requires flexibility to work on weekends and bank holidays, alongside a proactive attitude and a commitment to sustainability. Full training and competitive benefits are offered within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is desirable.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of customer service.
• Operate site safely and efficiently.
• Support the Recycling Team Leader.
• Monitor container movements and site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Polite and helpful attitude

Ability to work independently and in teams

Good timekeeping

Interest in sustainability

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…
Recycling Assistant – Mid & East Kent
Salary – £12.21 per hour
Hours – Full-time, rota-based including weekends and bank holidays
Location – Folkestone, CT20 3UJ

As a Recycling Assistant at FCC Environment, you will play a vital role in promoting recycling and reuse across our household waste recycling centres. You will deliver excellent customer service while helping site users to dispose of their waste responsibly and safely, in line with all health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 6 days per week.

Our promise to you
• Competitive salary
• 20 annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On the job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and many more (Where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?
• Delivering a high standard of customer service and promoting recycling and reuse
• Operating the site safely and efficiently in line with legal and company requirements
• Supporting the Recycling Team Leader in maintaining site compliance and cleanliness
• Monitoring and recording container movements and site inspections
• Ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health and safety regulations
• Identifying chargeable waste and ensuring accurate records are kept
• Wearing uniform and name badge, maintaining a professional appearance
• Working flexibly across sites within Mid & East Kent, including weekends and bank holidays

What are we looking for?
• A polite, helpful, and proactive attitude towards customers and colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good timekeeping and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays and at various site locations
• An interest in sustainability and improving recycling rates
Previous experience in a customer-facing, waste, or recycling environment is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.

About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland, and Wales and employ around 4,200 people.
The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

How to apply
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