Recycling Operative - Waterdale

Hertfordshire County Council; Watford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Watford is seeking a Recycling Operative to assist citizens with waste disposal. Responsibilities include ensuring waste is sorted correctly, maintaining a clean environment, and checking permits. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic team players with excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Training will be provided for equipment operation, and physical fitness is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player with a proven track record in customer service.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure during interactions.
• Experience working in varied weather conditions and sustaining physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users in proper waste disposal.
• Check and confirm waste permits for vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.
• Look for improvements in customer service and recycling.
• Operate compaction equipment after training.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Title

Recycling Operative

Pay rate

£13.06 per hour

Working

5 days/week (including weekends), 37.5 hours total, days off to be confirmed.

Address

WD25 0PR, Watford, UK

Responsibilities

• Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas.
• Check permits for vans and trailers and confirm types of waste.
• Ensure waste streams are not mixed up.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
• Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.
• Compact waste using JCBs and compactors (training provided).

About you

Enthusiastic team player who wants to join an established team to ensure site operations exceed required standards.

Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service with the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will be tasked with advising residents on how to dispose of their waste, whilst working safely.

Experience working in all types of weather conditions and sustained physical effort is an advantage.