Site Operative

BCP Council; Nuffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BCP Council is hiring a Site Operative for Poole Recycling Centre at Nuffield Road, Poole. The role involves working as part of a flexible, multi-skilled team to support daily operations and customer service at the recycling facility.

The position is full-time (37 hours/week) on a fixed rota (Fri-Tue), with a starting salary of £27,709 (pro rata for part-time hours). Training may be provided, and there is scope for growth within the role.

Qualifications

• No previous waste experience required.
• Role can be physically demanding and outdoors.
• Training available such as plant driver/operator training.

Responsibilities

• Sort waste and recyclable material; load and sweep.
• Keep Recycling Centre clean, maintained and safe for site users.
• Assist residents with questions and guide waste/recycling disposal.

Job description

The starting salary for this role will be £27,709 (pro rata for part-time hours)

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure

Role Purpose

BCP Council need a Site Operative to work at Poole Recycling Centre, Nuffield Road, Poole. The successful candidate will work as part of a flexible and multi-skilled team, contributing to the daily operations of the Council’s Recycling Centre.

Main Responsibilities

Daily activities include sorting waste and recyclable material, loading and sweeping up. In this role, you will ensure the Recycling Centre is clean, maintained and safe for all site users. Good communication skills are essential as you will be assisting with resident’s questions, directing and helping with their waste and recycling disposal.

The Ideal Candidate

No previous waste experience is required. The role can be physically demanding and involves being outside in all weathers. We want to give successful candidates the opportunity to learn new skills, therefore training can be provided such as plant driver/operator training.

The full-time post is 37 hours a week working on a fixed rota basis (Friday - Tuesday), including weekends and Bank Holidays. BCP Council's Recycling Centre are open 362 days a year, only closing on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Gareth Warr, Site Supervisor at Poole Recycling Centre on 01202 126202

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

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