RCHW Site Operative

RCHW Site Operative

Permanent, Full Time

£25,081 per annum

Location:

South Woodham Ferrers

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

Essex Waste Partnership aspire to be a zero-waste county. By working together, we are working to reduce waste to help protect the environment and conserve resources. Help us to achieve our goals by joining our one of our Recycling Centre Teams.

We're currently recruiting for a full time Site Operative to join our team at our Recycling Centre in South Woodham Ferrers. Please note as a site operative you will be required to work weekends, both Saturdays and Sundays. You will receive a 6% flat rate allowance for any Sundays worked.

As a Recycling Centre Site Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assisting the public with any questions, queries, or complaints.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and risk‑free site.
• Assisting in providing clear instructions to subcontractors / hauliers.
• Operating plant machinery and overseeing waste movements.
• Ensuring proper storage of materials for optimal recycling.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Contributing to safe and efficient site operations.
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks as and when required.
• To assist with operations, on occasions you may be required to work at an alternative Recycling Centre.

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra
• Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards
• Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group
• Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6% Salary uplift for Sunday working

• Able to work on foot for lengthy periods of time.
• Ability to work without supervision as well as part of a team.
• Experience with in a customer facing position.
• Able to complete manual handling tasks.
• Able to complete basic reading and writing tasks.
• A willingness to learn new systems.
• Willing to complete training necessary to fulfil the role, i.e. First Aid, Plant Operator, Fire Marshall

• Full Driving License
• Computer literate (especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook) with good administration skills.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation.
• NPORS or similar Plant Operators Licence/Qualification on Material Handler, with previous experience operating plant machinery preferably within the waste industry.

To read more about our recycling centres and Waste Strategy please visit:
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