Recycling Operative

Workchain; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Day shifts

Minimum of 8 hours paid

Overtime opportunities

Paid every Wednesday

Local employer

Job summary

Workchain is recruiting a Recycling Operative to support a household recycling centre in Cheltenham. The role is permanent with daytime shifts and a focus on practical, outdoor work, helping keep the site clean and compliant with safety standards.

You will assist with daily operations, guide residents in using the correct containers, monitor bins and report needs, and maintain a tidy, hazard-free environment.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality; able to work outdoors.
• Physically fit and able to carry out active duties.
• Able to follow instructions and work safely.
• Confident communicating with the public and colleagues.
• Experience in recycling or waste management is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the recycling centre
• Help members of the public place materials into the correct recycling and waste containers
• Monitor containers and report when they require emptying or attention
• Keep working areas clean, tidy and free from hazards
• Follow site procedures, health and safety requirements and environmental standards
• Support the team with general duties as required
• Provide polite and helpful customer service

Job description

Recycling OperativeLocation: CheltenhamPay: £13 per hourJob type: PermanentShift: DaysCategory: IndustrialThe company is seeking a reliable Recycling Operative to support the safe and efficient running of a household recycling centre in Cheltenham. This is a permanent, daytime opportunity suitable for someone who enjoys practical, active work and takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the recycling centre
• Help members of the public place materials into the correct recycling and waste containers
• Monitor containers and report when they require emptying or attention
• Keep working areas clean, tidy and free from hazards
• Follow site procedures, health and safety requirements and environmental standards
• Support the team with general duties as required
• Provide polite and helpful customer service

About you

• Reliable, punctual and willing to work outdoors in all conditions
• Physically fit and comfortable carrying out active duties
• Able to follow instructions and work safely
• Confident communicating with members of the public and colleagues
• A practical, positive approach to work
• Previous experience in recycling, waste management, industrial work or customer service would be useful, but is not essential

What’s offered

• £13 per hour
• Permanent employment opportunity
• Day shifts
• Minimum of 8 hours paid
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid every Wednesday
• Opportunity to work for a local employer