Recycling Operative - Household Waste Recycling Centre

Cory; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recycling industry seeks a Recycling Operative for their Household Waste Recycling Centre in London. You will work as part of a dedicated team to enhance recycling efforts and provide exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will be team-oriented, communicative, and passionate about sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work positively within a small team.
• Interest in recycling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate the HHWRC facility in line with best practices.
• Engage with the public to promote recycling.
• Assist the HHWRC Coordinator with resource planning.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Recycling Knowledge

Job description

Recycling Operative - Household Waste Recycling Centre

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Cory operates two Household Waste Recycling Centres (HHWRC) on behalf of the Western Riverside Waste Authority. The larger of the two sites is based at Western Riverside Transfer Station at Smugglers Way, Wandsworth and handles approximately 30,000 tonnes of waste and recyclables from the general public every year.

An opportunity has arisen for a Recycling Operative to be part of a small team to operate the HHWRC at Smugglers Way to best practice, provide excellent customer service and to significantly increase the levels of recycling on the site.

The successful candidate will:

• work as part of a small team of HHWRC Operatives to ensure that the facility is operated in line with best practice
• undertake manual tasks as part of the day-to-day role and to also be prepared to work towards gaining new skills in operating mobile plant
• ensure that a high level of customer service is provided at all times to members of the public using the facility
• proactively engage with members of the public to encourage and maximise levels of recycling
• ensure compliance at the facility in relation to legislation, health and safety, contractual and operational requirements
• assist the HHWRC Coordinator and Site Supervisor in planning the allocation of resources necessary to maintain performance in line with operating schedules, this includes but is not limited to organising the transport and container clearing services
  
  
  

The individual we are looking for will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Previous experience at a HHWRC an advantage but not essential.
• Experienced in working positively within a small team.
• Experienced in providing excellent customer service.
• Knowledge or an interest in recycling.
• Willing to work on a rota system, which includes regular weekend work.
• Good verbal communication skills
• Friendly disposition

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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