Waste & Environmental Operative – Site & Compliance

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Environmental Operative for a permanent, full-time role in Skelmersdale. The job involves supporting daily site operations, overseeing weighbridge activities, and assisting with environmental compliance in a busy waste management environment.

The ideal candidate has sector experience, strong admin skills, IT literacy, a proactive health & safety mindset, and a flexible, hands-on approach to site operations.

Qualifications

• Wealth of experience in waste, recycling, environmental, quarrying or construction sectors.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills required.
• Good IT literacy and confidence using reporting systems; Health & Safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate the weighbridge and accurately process vehicle movements and documentation.
• Conduct waste acceptance checks and environmental inspections.
• Support compliance activities and maintain accurate site records.
• Assist with traffic management and safe vehicle movements across site.
• Undertake general site maintenance, housekeeping and operational support duties.

Skills

Waste management experience

Administrative skills

IT literacy

Health & Safety awareness

Flexible and hands-on

Tools

Reporting systems

Job description

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Environmental Operative for a permanent, full-time role in Skelmersdale. The job involves supporting daily site operations, overseeing weighbridge activities, and assisting with environmental compliance in a busy waste management environment.

The ideal candidate has sector experience, strong admin skills, IT literacy, a proactive health & safety mindset, and a flexible, hands-on approach to site operations.