Recycling Operative

Company: Hertfordshire County Council
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Location: Dacorum
Job Description:

Job Introduction

Job Title: Recycling Operative/Flexi Operative

Starting Salary: £27,231 progressing to £27,661

Hours: 40

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Directorate: Growth & Environment

About The Team

  • 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

About The Role

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.

  • 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).

We are also looking to recruit flexible and motivated Flexi Operatives to support the delivery of Hertfordshire County Council’s essential waste and recycling services. You will be based at a designated recycling site but will also be required to provide cover at other Council sites across Hertfordshire to meet service needs. Duties will include the safe sorting and handling of recyclable materials, maintaining site cleanliness, and assisting with the operation of equipment where trained, in line with health, safety, and environmental legislation and Council procedures.

The role requires flexibility in working hours and locations. You must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle to travel between sites, and approved mileage expenses will be paid in accordance with Council policy.

About You

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 with 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 an advantage.

As well as the above you must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle to travel between sites to be considered for our Flexi Operatives vacancies.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

Interview Date

Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

Benefits of working for us

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026