Recycling Centre Site Operative - Harlow

Essex County Council; Harlow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Harlow is seeking a part-time Recycling Centre Site Operative to assist the public and maintain a tidy site. This role requires operating plant machinery and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have customer service experience and a willingness to learn. Flexible work hours and generous benefits are included in the offering.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays + ability to buy extra

Generous Local Government salary-related pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience within a customer-facing position.
• Willingness to learn new systems.
• Willing to complete training necessary to fulfil the role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to work on foot for lengthy periods

Teamwork

Manual handling ability

Basic reading and writing

Education

Full Driving License

Tools

Plant machinery operation

Job description

Recycling Centre Site Operative - Harlow

Permanent, Part Time

£25,081 per annum (full time equivalent)

Location: Harlow

Closing Date: 25th September 2025

Please note this is a part time position working should be 22.2 hours per week and the pro rata salary will be £15,048 per annum.

Please note this position requires a driving licence as travelling to various sites within a 20 mile radius will be required.

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 our one of our Recycling Centre Teams.

We're currently recruiting for a part time Site Operative to join our team at our Recycling Centre in Harlow.

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.

What's 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.