Recycling Centre Site Operative - Pitsea

Essex County Council; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Basildon is seeking a Recycling Centre Site Operative for a full-time, fixed term position. This role involves assisting the public, maintaining site safety, and operating machinery. Applicants should possess good customer service ability and a willingness to learn. The position offers a salary of £25,081 per annum, with generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and well-being support

Volunteering leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

6% Salary uplift for Sunday working

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Teamwork

Basic reading and writing

Tools

Plant machinery operation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Recycling Centre Site Operative - Pitsea

Fixed Term, Full Time

£25,081 per annum

Location: Basildon

Closing Date: 24th September 2025

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

This is a 12 month fixed term with an opportunity.

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 full time Site Operative to join our team at our Recycling Centre in Basildon. Please note as a site operative you will be required to work weekends, both Saturdays and Sundays. You will receive a 6% flat rate allowance for any Sundays worked.

Responsibilities

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 at Pitsea.