Recycling Centre Site Operative - Flexible Shifts

Working for Essex; Harlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Essex County Council seeks a Recycling Centre Site Operative for Harlow on an annualised hours contract. Base site is Harlow with travel up to 20 miles to other centres. Driving licence and vehicle access required, shifts across seven days.

Role involves assisting the public, maintaining site safety and liaising with subcontractors. Physical work, basic admin, and willingness to train in First Aid, Plant Operator, and Fire Marshal duties are expected.

Qualifications

• Able to work on foot for lengthy periods.
• 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.
• Willing to complete training necessary to fulfil the role (First Aid, Plant Operator, Fire Marshall).

Responsibilities

• Assisting the public with questions, queries or complaints.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and risk-free site.
• Providing clear instructions to subcontractors/hauliers.
• Operating plant machinery and overseeing waste movements.
• Ensuring proper storage of materials for recycling.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Contributing to safe and efficient site operations.
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks as required.
• May be required to work at alternative Recycling Centres.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Manual handling

Reading & writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

NPORS license

Job description

Essex County Council seeks a Recycling Centre Site Operative for Harlow on an annualised hours contract. Base site is Harlow with travel up to 20 miles to other centres. Driving licence and vehicle access required, shifts across seven days.

Role involves assisting the public, maintaining site safety and liaising with subcontractors. Physical work, basic admin, and willingness to train in First Aid, Plant Operator, and Fire Marshal duties are expected.