Waste & Recycling Site Attendant

South Gloucestershire Council; Yate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council seeks a Site Operative for the Yate Household Waste Recycling Centre to help residents dispose of waste responsibly and follow site procedures, while delivering friendly customer service and guiding visitors to the correct recycling areas.

You will work with the Recycling and Waste team to keep the site safe, clean and well organised, manage traffic flow, record material movements, and support your supervisor in container exchanges.

Qualifications

• Experience with customers in a waste-related role.
• Understanding of waste management and recycling practices.
• Basic health and safety knowledge, including PPE.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks with equipment.
• Strong teamwork, calm under pressure, promoting recycling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised site with no overspill.
• Follow site permits, legislation, and council procedures.
• Record material movements and support container exchanges.

Skills

Customer service

Waste management

Health and safety

Manual handling

Team player

Tools

Pallet trucks

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council seeks a Site Operative for the Yate Household Waste Recycling Centre to help residents dispose of waste responsibly and follow site procedures, while delivering friendly customer service and guiding visitors to the correct recycling areas.

You will work with the Recycling and Waste team to keep the site safe, clean and well organised, manage traffic flow, record material movements, and support your supervisor in container exchanges.