Recycling Operative

TN United Kingdom; Rugby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Recycling Operative and make a real difference in your community. You'll work in a supportive team environment, assisting residents with responsible waste disposal and promoting recycling initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors, engaging with the public while ensuring the site remains clean and efficient. If you're passionate about sustainability and enjoy physical work, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to environmental efforts while being part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful attitude when working with the public.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with recycling and waste disposal.
• Keep the site tidy and ensure safe operations.
• Operate plant machinery with provided training.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Team player

Interest in recycling

Physical fitness

Tools

Plant machinery

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Job Title: Recycling Operative

Location: Hunters Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre, Rugby

Dates & Times:

• Friday, 18/04: 09:00 – 15:30
• Saturday, 19/04: 08:00 – 18:00
• Sunday, 20/04: 08:00 – 18:00
• Monday, 21/04: 09:00 – 15:30

Pay: £12.45ph Mon-Sat, £24.90ph Sun

Company: Warwickshire County Council

Start Date:

18th April 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 be helping residents to dispose of their waste responsibly, promoting recycling and reuse, and keeping the site clean, safe, and efficient.

Main responsibilities:

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

What are we looking for?

• Friendly, helpful attitude when working with the public
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks
• Team player with initiative and a strong work ethic
• Available to work the dates listed above
• Interest in recycling and sustainability

About us and our client

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

Warwickshire County Council is a leading authority with offices across the county. They strive to work according to their values, and you can expect to be part of teams that are:

• High performing
• Collaborative
• Customer focused
• Accountable
• Trustworthy