Cradlefin Consultants are currently recruiting for Site Operatives to join our client’s Waste Service on a flexible basis providing support across different Recycling Centres across Essex. These roles will be offered on an annualised hour contract where you will be required to work a minimum of 7.4 hours (one shift) per year with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts as and when they become available. Please note our recycling centres are open seven days a week. Rate: £12.10 per hour.
If successful, your base recycling centre will be Pitsea, but you will also be required to travel within a 20-mile radius of your recycling centre base to support at our other sites as and when needed.
As this role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area, you will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
Job Responsibilities:
As a Recycling Centre Site Operative your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- 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
Job Benefits:
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities
- 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.
Person Specifications:
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
- Full Driving License
Desirable:
- 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
Alternatively, for quick registration and application, we offer a user-friendly app designed to simplify your recruitment experience:
- Apple Users: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/cradlefin-consultants/id1604312685?l=en-GB
- Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.logezy.cradlefinconsultants&hl=en_GB
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.
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