Recycling Centre Site Operative - Harlow

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Harlow is seeking a part-time Recycling Centre Site Operative. The ideal candidate will assist the public, maintain a safe recycling site, and operate machinery. Required qualifications include customer service experience and the willingness to learn. This role offers flexible working hours, a generous leave package, and opportunities for learning and development, alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension scheme

Discounts and benefits via Essex Rewards

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteering leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

6% salary uplift for Sunday working

Qualifications

• Ability to work on foot for lengthy periods.
• Experience within a customer-facing position.
• Willingness to complete training for role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Teamwork

Basic reading and writing

Willingness to learn

Education

IOSH Working Safely

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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.