Recycling Operative

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance with GP24 access

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd is seeking a Recycling Operative at their Thames Road / Foots Cray site. This permanent, full-time role involves directing the public in safe waste disposal and ensuring materials are placed for reuse or recycling.

The job requires good communication, the ability to operate site equipment, and strong time management in a busy environment. A safety-conscious, customer-focused approach is essential for daily site operations.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential for interacting with the public and colleagues.
• Ability to operate and control site equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong time and priority management to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, busy waste management environment.
• Strong problem solving to address site issues and safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist members of the public in disposing waste in designated bunkers or containers.
• Ensure waste is sorted and placed for reuse, recycling or recovery according to site procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe site and keep walkways free of waste, snow and ice.
• Provide courteous service to the public, council staff and visiting contractors.
• Monitor and comply with site permit, waste policies, and safety requirements.
• Report any contamination, incidents, or health & safety breaches to management.
• Wear PPE at all times and follow safety rules while operating at the site.

Skills

Good communication

Operate equipment

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Job description

Job Title: Recycling Operative

Location: Thames Road / Foots Cray

Salary: £14.06 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Working Hours: 45 hours per week

About Us

Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business. With a track record of spotting opportunities, understanding the market and driving innovative solutions, we deliver a reliable service which reduces the impact on the environment of our clients' waste, whilst creating cost-effective and reliable waste management outcomes which encourage a greener business acumen.

About The Role

To direct, advise and, where reasonably required to, assist members of the public in the safe and efficient placing of waste material capable of being re-used, recycled or recovered, in the correctly designated bunker or container at the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient placing of waste material capable of being re-used, recycled or recovered (in accordance with instructions provided by the Company) in the correctly designated bunker or container at the site.
• Direct, and where reasonably required, assist and advise members of the public in the disposal of their waste within the correct bunker or container at the site.
• Act in a courteous and informative way to members of the public, Council officers and visiting contractors to reflect the importance of the sites as a customer facing service on behalf of the London Borough of Bexley.
• Ensure the site is kept clean and tidy at all times and to undertake housekeeping tasks allocated to you by your Line Manager.
• Maintain a safe working environment throughout your activities, including keeping all public access areas and walkways clear of waste, snow and ice.
• Only use designated safe working areas when operating at the site and ensure that you prevent any member of the public entering any area designated for the operation of mobile plant or vehicles.
• Check incoming waste material to ensure compliance with the site permit and the Company's and the London Borough of Bexley's authorised and unauthorised waste policies and procedures.
• Immediately Report To Your Line Manager Any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site;
• accidents, incidents, and near misses;
• environmental hazards; and
• health & safety breaches.
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and PPE is worn at all times.
• Undertake any training necessary to perform other tasks including if suitably qualified to do so the operation of plant and equipment and/or supervisory duties.
• Undertake manual handling and sorting activities to assist in reuse, recycling and any other waste management activities on the site including the operation of the weighbridge.
• Assist other operatives upon request and when authorised by your Line Manager or the Operations Manager.
• Carry out other operational duties where necessary for business continuity at the site.
• Ensure the safe and efficient placing of waste material capable of being re-used, recycled or recovered (in accordance with instructions provided by the Company) in the correctly designated bunker or container at the site.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, HR, Fleet Compliance, Engineering and Environmental policies and procedures notified to you from time to time.

Essential

The above list is not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions are regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

About you

• Good Communication
• Ability to operate and control equipment
• Time and Priority Management
• Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment
• Problem Solving

Experience In The Waste IndustryDesirable

• Previous experience operating plant, such as loading shovels, telehandlers and forklift trucks
• Experience with Shredders, Shovels, Excavators & Conveyors

A Ticket For Mobile/ Fixed PlantBenefits

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Road Safety Supervisor, Traffic and Pedestrian Management Officer, Recycling Coordinator, Recycling Site Controller, Yard Marshall, Banksman, Site Traffic Coordinator may also be considered for this role