Location
Saffron Walden Recycling Centre

Hours
Permanent, Full Time. Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. A 6% flat rate allowance is paid for any Sundays worked.

Salary
£25,959 per annum

About the Role
Essex Waste Partnership aspires to be a zero-waste county by working together to reduce waste, protect the environment, and conserve resources. Join our Recycling Centre Team as a full-time Site Operative at the Saffron Walden Recycling Centre. You will assist the public with queries, 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, support administrative tasks as needed, and occasionally work at alternative Recycling Centres. This role requires mobility across the operational area and a driving licence or equivalent means to meet mobility requirements.

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 public services. We offer flexible working options, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career development. Essex is recognised for productivity and values integrity and ethical behaviour in the workplace.

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

About you
- Reliable and motivated with a positive attitude
- Able to follow safety procedures and work in a risk-aware manner
- Flexible and willing to work at alternative sites when required

Qualifications
- Full driving licence is 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 in the waste industry (desirable)