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Lead Recycling Operative - Barrowell Green

LondonEnergy
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£31,000 - £35,000/Year
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Description

Location
Barrowell Green Recycling Centre, Winchmore Hill, London

Hours
Full Time, Permanent role with weekend working on a rota basis

Salary
£33,100.78 per year

About the Role
LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London’s waste annually. By working at our Barrowell Green Recycling Centre, you will join a dedicated team making a positive impact on the environment and local community. This role involves supporting day-to-day site operations, ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance, and supervising staff. You will engage with the public, monitor site cleanliness, and support waste and recycling initiatives. The role requires basic IT skills and a willingness to undertake relevant training, including mobile plant operation and First Aid.

Responsibilities
- Support the RRC Supervisor in compliance with Waste Management Permits, health and safety regulations, and safe site operations for staff and public
- Conduct daily site inspections, report findings, complete operational reports including fridge counts, and log incidents using D365
- Supervise RRC staff and subcontractors, manage rotas and staffing levels in the absence of the Site Supervisor
- Oversee vehicle and mobile plant operations, ensure cost-effective resource use, and carry out basic maintenance tasks
- Maintain site cleanliness, manage repairs, and ensure maintenance of static and mobile plant per guidelines
- Manage bin exchanges, monitor weights to achieve maximum tonnage, and contribute to recycling initiatives and business improvements
- Handle public interactions courteously and communicate site rules and procedures clearly to all stakeholders

Requirements

Experience
Previous experience in a waste operations environment is required.

About you
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with the public. Basic IT competency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Flexible and motivated to work weekends on a rota basis. Willingness to undertake relevant training and develop new skills.

Qualifications
COTC and First Aid qualifications are desirable or willingness to work towards them. Willingness to train for or currently working towards mobile plant competency certification. Driving license is desirable with willingness to drive the company reuse van if required.

Expiry date: 05/11/2026
Lead Recycling Operative - Barrowell Green
Company:
LondonEnergy
Salary:
£31,000 - £35,000/Year
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
London