Overview
Staffordshire County Council is seeking a reliable, safety‑focused team player to join our Household Waste Recycling Centre team as a Floating HWRC Plant Operative. In this hands‑on role you will help the public dispose of waste safely, support recycling and reuse, and ensure the site operates smoothly and responsibly.
Location and Travel
Based at a local HWRC site with occasional cover at other HWRC sites to support operational needs, including periods of sickness absence, annual leave, training or other unforeseen circumstances.
Responsibilities
- Provide friendly, professional support to the public while promoting correct waste segregation.
- Encourage recycling and reuse through clear guidance and engagement with site users.
- Ensure all waste handling complies with Environmental Permits, Planning Permission, and council procedures.
- Carry out site inspections, monitor container capacity and coordinate haulage requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised site, including effective traffic management and supervision.
- Follow Health and Safety procedures, report incidents, monitor recyclable quality, complete documentation, process payments and support contractors and haulage teams.
Qualifications and Experience
- Reliable, safety‑conscious team player with strong customer service skills and experience in waste, recycling, or similar operational environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the public and colleagues.
- Ability to follow procedures accurately and work efficiently as part of a team.
- Physical capability for manual handling tasks and operating equipment safely.
- Basic IT skills for record‑keeping, with knowledge of waste segregation, Health and Safety practices, and Duty of Care (training provided).
- Full UK driving licence, adaptable to outdoor work and varied hours, and a positive, professional approach to sustainability.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are a Gold Award Armed Forces employer. A guaranteed interview is offered as long as the application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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