Recycling Centre Site Operative - Kirby le Soken (Part Time)

Job Overview

Recycling Centre Site Operative - Kirby le Soken. Operate as an operational field based worker in partnership with the Essex Waste Service, supporting various recycling centres across Essex County Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the public with questions, queries and complaints.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and risk free site.
• Provide clear instructions to subcontractors and hauliers.
• Operate plant machinery and oversee waste movements.
• Ensure proper storage of materials for optimal recycling.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Contribute to safe and efficient site operations.
• Support the team with administrative tasks as required.
• Work at alternative recycling centres when necessary.

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to work on foot for lengthy periods.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems.
• Willingness to complete required training (e.g. First Aid, Plant Operator, Fire Marshall).

Desirable Qualifications

• Full driving licence.
• Computer literate (especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook) with good administration skills.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation.
• NPORS or similar plant operator licence/qualification on Material Handler, with experience operating plant machinery preferably within the waste industry.

Benefits

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays; option to buy additional leave.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Access to discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.
• Health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group.
• Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• 6% salary uplift for Sunday working.

Location & Salary

Kirby le Soken, Essex. Part time, annualised hours (minimum of 7.4 hours per week). Salary up to £25,959 per annum (full time equivalent).

EEO and Legal Information

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and will interview all disabled applicants under the Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum role requirements. We also interview veterans and care leavers where criteria are met. If your role requires a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS update service and maintain it annually. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.