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Client:
Essex County Council
Location:
Saffron Walden
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
30.03.2025
Expiry Date:
14.05.2025
Job Description:
Site Operative (Saffron Walden)
Permanent, Full Time
£23,344 per annum
Working Style:
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 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 Saffron Walden. Please note as a site operative you may be required to work weekends, both Saturdays and Sundays. You will receive a 6% flat rate allowance for any Sundays worked.
What will you be doing?
* 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.
What’s in it for you?
* 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
The Experience You Will Bring
* Able to work on foot for lengthy periods of time.
* Ability to work without supervision as well as part of a team.
* Experience within 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, including 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.
Interviews
Interview will be taking place on 9th April 2025 at Saffron Walden Recycling Centre.
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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