Recycling Operative

Recycling Operative

Belfast City Council

Working hours:

Mon to Thurs 07.30am to 3.30pm, Fri 07:30am to 3pm

Wage: £14.35 per hour

Do you enjoy working outdoors, helping people and making a visible difference in your community every day?

Belfast City Council is looking for motivated, customer-focused individuals to join our Waste Management team as Recycling Operatives. This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping Belfast residents recycle responsibly, reduce waste and protect the environment for future generations.

No two days are the same. You'll work at the heart of a busy recycling centre, supporting members of the public, maintaining high safety standards and helping ensure waste is managed responsibly and efficiently.

As a Recycling Operative, you'll be one of the first people visitors meet when they arrive on site. You'll provide advice and guidance on how to correctly dispose of a wide range of materials, helping customers recycle more effectively while ensuring the site operates safely and efficiently.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll support the day-to-day operation of the recycling centre, maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and safety, monitor waste streams and contribute to Belfast's environmental sustainability goals.

• Assisting members of the public with the safe segregation and disposal of recyclable and waste materials.
• Providing excellent customer service and promoting recycling best practice.
• Monitoring incoming waste and ensuring only authorised materials are accepted on site.
• Maintaining a safe environment for visitors, contractors and colleagues.
• Carrying out health and safety inspections and reporting any concerns.
• Operating site equipment and managing waste containers.
• Recording waste movements and maintaining accurate site records.
• Supporting contractors and ensuring compliance with site procedures.
• Responding professionally to customer enquiries and challenging situations.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the site.
• Supporting environmental initiatives and educational activities.
• Contributing to the efficient operation of Belfast's recycling services.

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Passionate about customer service.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Committed to health and safety.
• Reliable, organised and proactive.
• Able to communicate confidently with members of the public.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Interested in environmental sustainability and recycling.

You must have:

• At least two GCSEs (Grades A-C), including English Language, or equivalent qualifications.

And either:

• At least one year's experience working in a waste management environment and providing face-to-face customer advice and guidance;

OR

• At least two years' relevant experience in both areas if you do not hold the required qualifications.

Working for Belfast City Council means being part of an organisation committed to improving the city, supporting communities and protecting the environment.

• Competitive salary and terms and conditions.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• A supportive team environment.
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to environmental sustainability.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within one of Northern Ireland's largest local authorities.

If you're enthusiastic about customer service, enjoy practical outdoor work and want to contribute to a cleaner, greener Belfast, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape a more sustainable future for our city.