Location
Chelmsford Recycling Centre

Hours
Full Time, Permanent. May require weekend work including Saturdays and Sundays. A 6% flat rate allowance is paid for any Sundays worked.

Salary
£25,959 per annum

About the Role
Essex Waste Partnership aims to be a zero-waste county by reducing waste and protecting the environment. Join our Recycling Centre Team as a full-time Site Operative at Chelmsford Recycling Centre. You will assist the public with queries and complaints, maintain a clean and safe site, provide clear instructions to subcontractors and hauliers, operate plant machinery, oversee waste movements, and ensure materials are stored properly for optimal recycling. You will also ensure compliance with safety standards, contribute to efficient site operations, and support administrative tasks as needed. Occasionally, you may be required to work at alternative Recycling Centres. The role requires mobility across the operational area, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle or alternative means to meet mobility requirements are necessary.

Why Essex?
Essex County Council is one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, serving 1.8 million residents across 1,420 square miles. We are committed to transformational change, innovation, and delivering quality services at lower costs. We offer flexible working options and a supportive environment for career development and community contribution. Essex is recognized for its productivity and commitment to diversity and inclusion, including support for disabled applicants, veterans, and care leavers. We uphold high standards of integrity and ethical behaviour in the workplace.

Experience
- Experience in a customer-facing role
- Ability to work on foot for extended periods
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with manual handling tasks
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Willingness to learn new systems and complete required training (e.g. First Aid, Plant Operator, Fire Marshall)

About you
- Reliable and motivated with a positive attitude
- Able to follow safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment
- Flexible to work weekends and at alternative sites when required
- Mobile throughout the operational area with a driving licence and access to a vehicle or alternative mobility means

Qualifications
- Desirable: Full Driving Licence
- Desirable: Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, with good administration skills
- Desirable: IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation
- Desirable: NPORS or similar Plant Operator Licence/Qualification on Material Handler with experience operating plant machinery, preferably within the waste industry