Site Waste Operative​/Recycling Operative

Site Waste Operative / Recycling Operative £13.55 per hour (£26,422 per annum based on a 37.5-hour week) Daventry Permanent, Full Time Are you practical, safety-focused and enjoy working in an operational environment? Are you looking for a stable, permanent role with great benefits and opportunities to develop? We're looking for a Waste Operative to join our team in Daventry to support day-to-day site operations and help deliver efficient, compliant waste management services.

Whether you already have experience in waste management or come from a health & safety or site operations background, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. This is a hands-on role where youll work closely with customers, site staff and our operations team to keep waste activities running smoothly while maintaining excellent health, safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities Exchange and manage 1100L wheelie bins across site for General Waste and Dry Mixed Recycling Return full bins to the waste compound for sorting and processing Carry out daily pre-use inspections on machinery and vehicles Monitor waste levels around site and arrange collections or exchanges as required Ensure waste streams are segregated, managed and stored correctly Maintain a clean, organised and safe waste compound Communicate effectively with customers, site personnel, contract managers and colleagues Report near misses, incidents and accidents through the reporting system Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture at all times Hours of Work Monday to Friday, 15:00pm - 23:00pm.

What Were Looking For A reliable, proactive team player with a strong health & safety mindset Comfortable working in a physical, operational role Able to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues Willingness to undertake training to support your development Essential /

Desirable Experience FLT licence (preferred) Towing experience (preferred) Background in waste management, health & safety or site operations (preferred) Basic IT skills Manual handling experience (training provided if required) Why Join Us? £13.55 per hour (£26,422 per annum based on a 37.5-hour week) Permanent, full-time position Monday to Friday working pattern no weekend working! Varied, active role where no two days are the same Full training and ongoing development opportunities Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing environmental services business Supportive, safety-focused team culture Access to a comprehensive benefits package including Perkbox Rewards, Birthday Leave and a Discounted Health Plan If youre someone who takes pride in doing things properly and wants a role where your work makes a real difference every day, wed love to hear from you.

Benefits As well as joining a supportive, safety-focused team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:
Perkbox Rewards access to discounts, vouchers and employee perks Annual Pay Review Above Statutory Holiday Allowance Recognition Schemes that celebrate great work and achievements Training & Development opportunities to support career progression Discounted Health Plan Birthday Leave take your birthday off on us Enhanced Parental Scheme Death in Service Scheme The Company We are a leading waste management company who specialise in recycling and total customer waste management.

Our mission is to be a trusted partner in waste prevention, guiding our customers to make informed, data-driven decisions. We aim to set new industry standards and re-engineer waste to reduce environmental impact and cost. Our staff are our most important asset. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, professional and supportive company that champions internal promotion and progression. We employ over 200 employees in a variety of positions across the UK.