Recycling Assistant in Ashford

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Recycling Assistant

Hourly Rate : £12.21

Hours : 40 hours per week

Location & Postcode : Ashford HWRC, TN23 1EN

As a Recycling Assistant at FCC Environment, you will provide a high standard of customer service to the public by actively encouraging reuse and recycling, as well as assisting the public with their waste disposal. You will be expected to operate the Recycling Centre safely and efficiently, in line with company procedures and policies, and support the Recycling Team Leader in delivering a safe and efficient service.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 20 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• On the job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, and more (Where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Delivering excellent customer service and encouraging the public to reuse and recycle
• Operating the Recycling Centre in accordance with company procedures, Environmental Permit, and contract requirements
• Promoting the principles of reuse and maximising recycling levels through identification, interception, and education
• Ensuring all health and safety, site management, and operational procedures are followed
• Recording all movements of reuse, recyclables, and waste accurately
• Monitoring container usage and reporting to the Recycling Team Leader
• Wearing issued uniforms and PPE correctly at all times
• Assisting in the identification of unlawful waste deposits
• Any other reasonable request to meet operational needs

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a customer-facing setting is desirable, but not essential
• Experience at a Recycling Centre or in a waste / recycling environment is desirable, but not essential
• No previous knowledge required, but a keen interest in improving recycling rates and diverting valuable items to reuse is important
• Ability to approach the public and offer assistance
• Courteous, committed to high levels of customer service, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Honest, hardworking, self-motivated, and a good timekeeper
• Willingness to work weekends and Bank Holidays (sites are open 7 days a week, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year\’s Day)
• Flexibility to work at any Mid & East Kent Recycling Centre as required

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.