Location
Central London, covering multiple Household Waste Recycling Centres including Stone, Cheadle, Newcastle, Biddulph, Uttoxeter, and Leek.

Hours
Varied hours with flexibility required to cover multiple sites as part of a floating position.

Salary
£28,598 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about customer service and the environment? Join Staffordshire County Council as a HWRC and Plant Operative and play a key role in supporting the safe disposal of waste and promoting recycling and reuse at Household Waste Recycling Centres. This hands-on role involves delivering a courteous, efficient, and environmentally responsible service to the public, ensuring compliance with legislation, permits, and council procedures. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised site environment, including traffic management and supervision, while supporting contractors and haulage teams to ensure efficient waste removal. This role requires a safety-focused team player who enjoys working outdoors and making a positive impact on the community.

Experience
- Experience in customer-facing roles, preferably within waste, recycling, or similar operational environments.
- Familiarity with waste segregation, Health & Safety practices, and Duty of Care requirements (training provided).

About you
- Reliable and safety-conscious team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow procedures accurately and work effectively within a team.
- Physically capable of manual handling tasks and operating equipment safely.
- Adaptable to outdoor working conditions and varied hours.
- Positive attitude towards sustainability and community service.

Qualifications
- Basic IT skills for record-keeping and documentation.
- Hold or be willing to obtain a full UK driving licence and relevant operational training.