Recycling Centre Site Operative - Chelmsford

Medirest Signature; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling services provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Recycling Centre Site Operative for a full-time position. This role involves assisting the public, maintaining site safety, and operating plant machinery. Interested candidates should have customer service experience, be willing to work weekends, and possess a strong desire to learn. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Salary related pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts through Essex Rewards

Qualifications

• Able to work on foot for lengthy periods.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Ability to complete basic reading and writing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with questions and complaints.
• Maintain a clean and safe site.
• Operate plant machinery and oversee waste movements.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Manual handling

Willingness to learn

Tools

Plant machinery operation

Job description

Overview

Recycling Centre Site Operative - Chelmsford

Permanent, Full Time

£25,081 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: 19th September 2025

Please note this vacancy is a full time position 5 days per week including weekends.

Essex Waste Partnership aspire to be a zero-waste county. By working together, we are working to reduce waste to help protect the environment and conserve resources. Help us to achieve our goals by joining one of our Recycling Centre Teams.

We're currently recruiting for a full time Site Operative to join our team at our Recycling Centre in Chelmsford. Please note as a site operative you will be required to work weekends, both Saturdays and Sundays and may be required travel to various sites within a 20 mile radius. You will receive a 6% flat rate allowance for any Sundays worked.

What will you be doing?

As a Recycling Centre Site Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assisting the public with any questions, queries, or complaints.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and risk-free site.
• Assisting in providing clear instructions to subcontractors / hauliers.
• Operating plant machinery and overseeing waste movements.
• Ensuring proper storage of materials for optimal recycling.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Contributing to safe and efficient site operations.
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks as and when required.
• To assist with operations, on occasions you may be required to work at an alternative Recycling Centre.

Whats in it for you?

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra
• Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards
• Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group
• Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6% Salary uplift for Sunday working

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Able to work on foot for lengthy periods of time.
• Ability to work without supervision as well as part of a team.
• Experience within a customer facing position.
• Able to complete manual handling tasks.
• Able to complete basic reading and writing tasks.
• A willingness to learn new systems.
• Willing to complete training necessary to fulfil the role, i.e. First Aid, Plant Operator, Fire Marshall

Desirable:

• Full Driving License
• Computer literate (especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook) with good administration skills.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation.
• NPORS or similar Plant Operators Licence/Qualification on Material Handler, with previous experience operating plant machinery preferably within the waste industry.

To read more about our recycling centres and Waste Strategy please visit: Love Essex

Interviews

Interview will be taking place face to face.