Recycling Operative - Driving (Public Sector)

VanRath Search & Selection; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

VanRath Search & Selection is seeking a Recycling Operative (Driving) for a public sector client in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. The role focuses on operating the Household Recycling Centre safely, handling cash, and guiding drivers and the public.

This six-month contract offers a stable public sector environment with opportunities for extension and progression. A Category C1 licence, CPC, and a valid driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Category C1 licence is required.
• CPC/Driver Qualification Card is required.
• Current knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience in waste management or recycling is advantageous.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating with a Category C1 licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Household Recycling Centre and promote recycling to site users.
• Cash handling, issue receipts, and deposit cash and prepaid vouchers.
• Control traffic entering/leaving the site and assist with tipping.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the site and surroundings.
• Complete site records and Controlled Waste transfer notes.
• Open the site each morning and lock it each evening; manage alarm system.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

CPC/ Driver Qualification Card

Category C1 licence

Driver's licence (C1+E)

Health & safety procedures

Cash handling

Waste management experience

Experience operating mechanical sweepe

1 year experience

Job description

Recycling Operative - Driving (Public Sector) (BBBH15733CH) Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP14.07 - GBP14.52 per hour

Recycling Operative - Driving (Public Sector)
Our public sector client is seeking an experienced and motivated Recycling Operative (Driving)to join their Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured organisation delivering essentialfrontlineservices to the community. This will be an initial 6 month contract with great likelihood of extension.

The Role

Working within the Household Recycling Service (Waste Management Department) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective recycling service at the Household Recycling Centres, in all weather conditions.

The postholder is the Client’s interface with the public and is required to interact with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner, and to ensure that environmental standards are met and maintained in accordance with site operational conditions and procedures.

• Responsible for the operation of the Household Recycling Centre and the promotion of recycling to all site users
• Cash handling in accordance with procedures, for all cash received at Household Recycling Centre sites, to include issue of receipts and deposit of cash to safe. Collection and recording of all prepaid vouchers presented by commercial customers using the site.
• Control traffic entering and leaving the site, issue of directions for tipping and assistance to the public with tipping as required.
• Responsible for the upkeep and cleansing of the site and its surrounds to include the site office and facilities. Eg spreading salt
• Responsible for the general maintenance of the approach road and verge in the immediate vicinity of the site, which is under Client control. Eg spreading salt
• Completion of all associated records and paperwork as required, including site records and issue of Controlled Waste transfer notes.
• Ensure the Household Recycling Centre site is opened each morning and locked each evening as appropriate, ensuring that the alarm system is activated accordingly.
• ValidCategoryC1licence.
• FullCPC/ Driver Qualification Card.
• Minimum 1years’experienceoperating with a CategoryC1licence.
• Working knowledge ofhealth & safety procedures(manual handling, reversing assistants).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and reliability.
• Current valid driving licence minimum C1+ E
• Previous experience in the waste management sector, particularly refuse collection and recycling.
• Experience operating mechanical sweepers.

Why Apply?

• Stable public sector employment.
• Competitive hourly rate plus allowance.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
• Be part of a supportive team delivering valued services to the community.