RCV Operative

BnM; Ballycarroll; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recycling company in Ireland is seeking a permanent full-time RCV Operative. Responsibilities include commercial and domestic wheelie bin collections in the Kildare/Carlow/Wicklow area. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in the transport or waste industry, good English skills, and flexibility for various work sections. Bord na Móna is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years Transport/Waste Industry experience.
• Manual Handling & Safe Pass an advantage.
• Must be flexible to work across different work sections.

Responsibilities

• Empty wheelie bins as required by each route.
• Aid driver in completing commercial wheelie bin collections.
• Complete relevant paperwork and clock in/out.

Skills

Transport/Waste Industry experience

Good Written and Verbal English

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

RCV Operative
RECYCLING
Open to Public Competition

Our Recycling Business Unit currently has a need for an RCV Operative on a permanent full-time basis. The role will be based in Bord na Mona Recycling Silliot Hill and will report to the Depot Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible to conduct commercial & domestic wheelie bin collections in the Kildare/Carlow/Wicklow service area.

Role Specifics

Job Title: RCV Operative
Business Unit: Recycling
Reporting to: Depot Manager
Location: BNM Recycling Silliot Hill
Apply on or before: 31st October 2025
HR Contact: Ciara Ryan
Eligibility: Public Competition

The Role

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:

• Operative will empty wheelie bins as required by each “run”. Ensure that wheelie bins that are contaminated are not collected. Ensure that wheelie bins that blacklist are not collected. Ensure that wheelie bins are left back in position they were collected from.
• Increase service quality and market share in the serviced areas
• Aid driver in completing commercial wheelie bin collections as necessary. Aid relief driver so he has understanding of route to be followed. Aid the driver in reversing.
• Relevant paperwork to be completed where necessary and clocking in/out on each day of work. Operative will be punctual in terms of route start time.
• Always show courtesy to all customers and members of the public as well as work colleagues. Report any difficulties encountered with others to the line manager.
• All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-workers and members of the public using the premises
• Assist with the training of new staff as business requirements demand.

The Person

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge, and attributes.

• Minimum 1-2 years Transport/Waste Industry experience
• Manual Handling & Safe Pass an advantage
• Good Written and Verbal English essential.
• Must be flexible to work across different work sections within the business.
• Proficiency in the English language is a requirement alongside eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Manual Handling experience
• Experience in the waste industry a distinct advantage

If you wish to be considered, simply click “Apply” on the job advert.

Bord na Móna is an equal opportunities employer.