Recycling Centre Site Operative – Chelmsford Recycling Centre

Overview

In this role you will help run a Recycling Centre, supporting the public and ensuring safe, efficient site operations. You’ll work with a small team to handle waste movements, operate plant machinery, and maintain a clean, compliant site. The role offers development opportunities within a large public organisation that values safety, customer service, and community impact. You’ll contribute to Essex’s zero-waste ambition by promoting proper recycling and safe operations, with weekend duties and an emphasis on teamwork and learning.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy extra
• Generous Local Government pension
• Essex Rewards discounts
• Vita Health Group wellbeing support
• Volunteering leave (up to 4 days per year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with questions, queries or complaints
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and risk-free site
• Provide clear instructions to subcontractors/hauliers
• Operate plant machinery and oversee waste movements
• Ensure proper storage of materials for recycling
• Ensure compliance with safety standards
• Contribute to safe and efficient site operations
• Support the team with administrative tasks
• May work at alternative Recycling Centre as needed

Key requirements

• Able to work on foot for lengthy periods
• Ability to work without supervision and in a team
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Able to perform manual handling tasks
• Able to complete basic reading and writing tasks
• Willingness to learn new systems
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (First Aid, Plant Operator, Fire Marshal)

• Customer-focused
• Team player
• Willingness to learn
• Experience operating plant machinery
• Safety accreditation (IOSH Working Safely or equivalent)
• NPORS or similar Plant Operators Licence/Qualification on Material Handler

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