Lancashire County Council
Household Waste Recycling Centre Operative
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Salary £26,016 - £26,847 Per annum
Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Waste Management
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
HWRC Site Operative
Location: Farington HWRCs
Days of Work: Tuesday - Saturday
Hours: 37 plus 3 hour contractual overtime. Weekend enhancement
Staff Responsibility: No
Looking for more than just a job?
Every day, thousands of Lancashire residents visit our recycling centres. As a Site Operative, you'll be the friendly face that helps them recycle correctly, keeps our sites running smoothly, and contributes to a cleaner, greener Lancashire. If you enjoy working outdoors, helping people, and being part of a team that makes a visible difference to local communities, this could be the role for you.
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What You'll Do
As a Site Operative, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our Household Waste Recycling Centres, helping customers safely dispose of their waste while promoting recycling and reuse.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming and assisting customers using the site.
- Providing advice on recycling and waste disposal.
- Supporting customers with unloading waste and recyclable materials.
- Promoting reuse and helping maximise recycling rates.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-presented facility.
- Operating site equipment and mechanical plant following training.
- Ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are maintained.
- Working as part of a team to deliver an essential public service.
- Working in a shop environment through our site located residents re-use facility.
We're looking for people who are:
- Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused
- Reliable, flexible, and safety-conscious
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to follow instructions and procedures
- Willing to undertake physical work and learn new skills
- Passionate about helping the environment and local communities
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Previous waste management experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Training & Development
We'll support you to gain the skills needed to succeed, including training and competency qualifications such as:
- First Aid
- Mobile and mechanical plant operation
- Site safety and operational procedures
Why Join Us?
Enjoyable working environment, full training and development, a varied role with no two days the same, and the opportunity to make a real difference to Lancashire's communities and environment as part of a valued team.
Additional Information
The role involves outdoor working, customer interaction, manual handling, and Bank Holiday working as part of operational requirements. You may also be required to work at other nearby recycling facilities to support the service.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us and help Lancashire recycle more, waste less, and build a cleaner, more sustainable future for everyone. Apply today and become part of a team that delivers an essential service at the heart of the community.
Job Description/Person Specification
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