Recycling Operative

TN United Kingdom; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team as a Recycling Advisor, helping residents dispose of waste responsibly and promoting recycling. You will perform manual tasks outdoors, operate machinery, and manage payments, contributing to a cleaner environment.

Qualifications

• Available to work on the specified dates.
• Comfortable with physical tasks outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the public with recycling and disposal.
• Promoting reuse through onsite shops.
• Managing customer payments at the weighbridge.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Team player

Strong work ethic

Interest in recycling

Job description

Pay: £12.45ph
Company: Warwickshire County Council
Start Date: 16th May 2025

What does the role involve?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference. As a Recycling Advisor, you'll help residents dispose of waste responsibly, promote recycling and reuse, and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient site.

Main responsibilities:

1. Assisting the public with recycling and disposal
2. Promoting reuse through onsite shops where available
3. Performing manual handling tasks outdoors in all weather
4. Keeping the site tidy and ensuring safe operations
5. Operating plant machinery (training provided)
6. Managing customer payments at the weighbridge

What are we looking for?

1. Friendly, helpful attitude when working with the public
2. Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks
3. Team player with initiative and a strong work ethic
4. Available to work on the dates listed above
5. Interest in recycling and sustainability

About us and our client

As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will join one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. We value mutual trust and respect, aiming to help our employees, clients, and applicants feel fulfilled and valued.

Warwickshire County Council is a leading authority with offices across the county. They focus on being high performing, collaborative, customer-focused, accountable, and trustworthy, and you can expect to be part of such teams.