Transfer Station Operative, Barking

Cory; Barking; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cory in London is seeking a Transfer Station Operative at Barking Transfer Station. You will be at the heart of daily operations, handling household and commercial waste, operating cranes and plant machinery, and ensuring the site runs safely and efficiently.

We value a proactive, flexible attitude and offer weekend shifts with a choice of day or night options. Prior transfer station or recycling centre experience is helpful but not essential; we provide training to develop new skills and a

Qualifications

• Experience at a Transfer Station or Recycling Centre is helpful but not essential.
• Flexible weekend shifts and fixed day or night options on application.

Responsibilities

• Handle household and commercial waste on site.
• Operate transfer station machinery and cranes.
• Maintain tidiness and safety compliance on site.
• Support weekend shift rotations as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Machinery operation

Communication

Tools

Cranes

Plant machinery

Job description

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference to the way waste is managed in London? At Cory, we’re proud to operate four Transfer Stations along the River Thames, playing a vital part in moving waste efficiently and sustainably to our Energy from Waste facility in Belvedere – one of Europe’s largest, processing 850,000 tonnes of waste every year.

This position is based at our Barking Transfer Station, a site that runs 24/7 and is currently undergoing exciting redevelopment to introduce new processing capabilities. As a Transfer Station Operative, you’ll be at the heart of these operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.

You’ll work as part of a close-knit team, handling household and commercial waste, operating machinery, and keeping the site clean and compliant. Your role will help us maintain high standards and prevent complaints from local residents, making you an essential part of our community-focused approach.

At Cory, we value inclusivity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you’re ready to join a company committed to sustainability and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone with a flexible, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn. Previous experience at a Transfer Station or Recycling Centre is helpful but not essential – we’ll support you in gaining new skills, including operating cranes and plant machinery.

You’ll need good communication skills and the ability to work well both in a team and independently. A flexible approach is key, as the role involves scheduled weekend shifts and fixed day or night shifts (you can choose your preference when applying).

Health and safety compliance is central to everything we do, so you’ll need to be comfortable following procedures and maintaining a tidy, safe working environment. Above all, we want someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of delivering a reliable service to the community.

If you don’t tick every box, don’t worry – we welcome applications from anyone who feels they can make a positive impact in this role.

We have the following positions available:

• Monday to Friday (late shift) - 3pm to 11pm
• Sunday to Thursday (night shift) - 11pm to 7am

You’ll be asked your preference for one or both shifts as part of the application