Recycling Centre Operative

Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment & Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth.

At HCC we are committed to working towards: -

• A cleaner Greener Environment for all
• Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents
• Sustainable, responsible growth in our county
• Excellent council services for all

Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals.

Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.

All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. You could progress within the team if that is something that you strive to do.

The duties include:

• Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.
• Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.
• Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
• Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.
• Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided).

Are you an enthusiastic team player, who wants to join an established team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.

Do you have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service with the ability to remain calm under pressure you will be tasked in advising residents on how to dispose of their waste, whilst working safely. This role involves working in all types of weather conditions and experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort would be advantage.