HWRC Operative

Job Title: Environmental Services Operative
Location: Coventry
Job Type: Permanent
Shift: Days
Salary: £26,000 per annum
 

To assist in the day-to-day operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), ensuring efficient and safe disposal and segregation of domestic waste. Provide high-quality customer service to members of the public while maintaining environmental, health, and safety standards.

 

• Assist and direct members of the public using the recycling facility, ensuring a smooth and safe customer experience.
• Promote and support the segregation and recycling of waste materials to minimise cross-contamination.
• Receive, identify, and separate hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with site permit requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness across the site, including surrounding areas.
• Carry out manual handling duties in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure waste containers are available and correctly positioned at all times.
• Complete accurate records and documentation required by environmental legislation and site procedures.
• Operate site machinery and equipment (e.g., forklift truck, telehandler, 360 rehandler) where appropriately licensed.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits to maintain a secure working environment.
• Provide cover for related departments such as Stores when necessary.
• Support the development and implementation of site improvements and new initiatives.

• Experience working in an outdoor, manual environment
• Comfortable working alone or as part of a team
• Understanding of waste management processes and legislation (desirable)
• Familiarity with operating plant and machinery (desirable)
• Experience in customer service or dealing with members of the public
• Ability to manage and de-escalate potentially challenging situations

Reach out to Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington to learn more about the Environmental Services Operative position.