Recycling Operative Braintree

Kenect Recruitment Ltd.; Braintree; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Kenect Recruitment Ltd. is seeking site operatives for work in Braintree and Chelmsford with flexible hours ranging from 32 to 48 hours per week. The role will involve assisting the public and keeping areas tidy, with a possible temp to perm opportunity. Applicants must have their own transport and steel toe capped boots.

The working hours will typically be from 08:45 to 17:15 or shorter shifts depending on the season. Experience in the waste industry is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting the public and maintaining cleanliness.
• Ability to manage difficult situations and remain calm.
• Own transport necessary for site access.

Responsibilities

• Assist members of the public and maintain tidy areas.
• Perform heavy lifting and stand for prolonged periods.
• Work on various sites across Braintree and Chelmsford.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Good health and stamina

GCSE in English and Maths

Computer literate

Education

Minimum GCSE level in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Site operatives required to cover – Chelmsford, Braintree and surrounding areas. Flexible hours from 32 to 48 per week, depending on requirements to cover holiday and sickness. Sites open Monday to Sunday so must be prepared to work at weekend. Enhanced hourly rate for bank holidays.

Working Hours and Shifts

Hours: 08:45–17:15 (8 hours) 08:45–16:15 (7 hours) October to March

Shifts: 4 to 6 days per week

Transport Requirement

Must be able to drive with own transport to work on various sites. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF NO TRANSPORT.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Assisting members of the public and keeping areas tidy.
• Some heavy lifting involved and standing for long periods of time.
• Experience of working within the waste industry preferred but not essential.
• Ability to stay calm in difficult situations with good interpersonal skills.
• General good health, able to work on foot for lengthy periods of time.
• Qualified to minimum GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Computer literate.
• Possible temp to perm placements.
• Applicants must have steel toe capped boots.