At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist the public, maintain site cleanliness, and operate plant machinery.
- Company: Join Essex County Council in their mission for a zero-waste county.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days leave, health support, and discounts through Essex Rewards.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Customer service skills and ability to work in a team are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25959 - 25959 £ per year.
Permanent, Full Time £25,959 per annum
Location: South Woodham Ferrers
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Essex Waste Partnership aspire to be a zero-waste county. By working together, we are working to reduce waste to help protect the environment and conserve resources. Help us to achieve our goals by joining one of our Recycling Centre Teams. We're currently recruiting for a full time Site Operative to join our team at our Recycling Centre in South Woodham Ferrers. The working days for this role will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You will receive a 6% flat rate allowance for any Sundays worked.
What will you be doing?
- Assisting the public with any questions, queries, or complaints.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and risk-free site.
- Assisting in providing clear instructions to subcontractors / hauliers.
- Operating plant machinery and overseeing waste movements.
- Ensuring proper storage of materials for optimal recycling.
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Contributing to safe and efficient site operations.
- Supporting the team with administrative tasks as and when required.
- To assist with operations, on occasions you may be required to work at an alternative Recycling Centre.
What's in it for you?
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra
- Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme
- Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards
- Access to our 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
The Experience You Will Bring
Essential:
- Able to work on foot for lengthy periods of time.
- Ability to work without supervision as well as part of a team.
- Experience within a customer facing position.
- Able to complete manual handling tasks.
- Able to complete basic reading and writing tasks.
- A willingness to learn new systems.
- Willing to complete training necessary to fulfil the role, i.e. First Aid, Plant Operator, Fire Marshall.
Desirable:
- Full Driving License
- Computer literate (especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook) with good administration skills.
- IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation.
- NPORS or similar Plant Operators Licence/Qualification on Material Handler, with previous experience operating plant machinery preferably within the waste industry.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Recycling Centre Site Operative - South Woodham Ferrers in Essex employer: Essex County Council
Essex County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, staff are encouraged to grow within their roles, all while contributing to a vital service in the heart of Chelmsford.
