Recycling Centre Operative

Seven Resourcing are looking for a number of temporary Recycling Centre Operatives to work across Essex. There are part-time and full-time opportunities available in the below locations: 

• Harlow
• Saffron Walden
• Waltham Abbey
• Chigwell
• Clacton
• Braintree
• Witham
• Colchester
• Mersea
• Lawford
• Kirby
• Dovercourt

The shift times are 8:45am to 4:15pm (Mid October to February) and 8:45am to 5:15pm (March to mid-October). The initial contract is for a period of 3 months and is paying £11.86 per hour, plus local recycling incentive bonus benefits. 

The role:

Working as part of a team and under the instruction of the site supervisor, the Recycling Centre for Household Waste (RCHW) Site Operative will contribute towards safe and efficient site operations ensuring the site is clean, tidy and free from risk or accidents and incidents. They will assist members of the public in a friendly and professional manner, providing information and direction as needed.

Assist with all aspects of site operations ensuring that adequate and safe information is given to the sub-contractors / hauliers for the loads to be consigned and that the correct instructions are issued, helping to ensure that all traffic / waste movements and Safe Systems of work are strictly adhered to at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completion of routine tasks on a daily/weekly basis as defined by the site supervisor and Line Manager, including ensuring the site is clean, safe, and tidy and that equipment is inspected, and supplies are kept clean and in good working order
• Assist with the supervision and preparation for the safe movement of waste containers while ensuring the safety of the public
• Help with the administrative tasks within the waste management processes, paperwork, compliance processes, quality assurance and other related documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Responsible for ensuring daily inspections are carried out to the required standard and are recorded appropriately in accordance with the Environmental Permit and Operating Procedures and ensure all defects are recorded and reported to the appropriate person; report any accidents/incidents and potential hazards that occur on site
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the post as required to meet the needs of the service

  Applicant Requirements:

  Qualifications:

  Desirable – minimum GCSE (or equivalent by experience) in English and Maths or NVQ level 2. Full driving licence with 2 years’ experience. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation is desirable.

  Experience: Experience of working within the waste industry and a forward-facing customer environment. 

  Compliance: Proof of right to work in the UK and 2 x references. 

  Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

  Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.

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