Site Operative

Company: Biffa
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Location: East Grinstead
Job Description:

Be the Backbone of Recycling: Join Us as a Site Operative

Location: East GrinsteadSalary: £12.91 per hour

Working Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and SundayDays off: Tuesday and Wednesday

Working Hours:Winter hours (October to March): 08:45 to 16:15Summer hours (April to September): 08:45 to 18:15

A quick look at the role.

As a Site Operative, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our recycling centre runs safely and efficiently. From assisting visitors to maintaining the site, your work will help create a cleaner, greener community.

Your core responsibilities.

  • Support the day-to-day operations and ensure everything runs smoothly.
  • Assist visitors in sorting and recycling waste effectively.
  • Keep the site clean, safe, and organized.
  • Prevent commercial and non-compliant waste from entering the site.
  • Promote recycling by maximizing waste segregation wherever possible.
  • Be part of a team making a tangible impact on the environment and the local community.
  • Gain hands‑on experience working in a dynamic, outdoor environment.
  • Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your efforts help reduce waste and increase recycling.

Our essential requirements.

  • Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, helpful attitude.
  • A team player who can also work independently.
  • A proactive and organized approach to site maintenance.
  • The ability to handle challenges with a problem‑solving mindset.

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Bike to work scheme

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026