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HWRC and Plant Operative - Floating
Floating HWRC Plant Operative
Staffordshire County Council,
Are you passionate about customer service and the environment?
We're looking for a reliable, safety-focused team player to join our Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help the public dispose of waste safely, support recycling and reuse, and ensure the site operates smoothly and responsibly.
If you enjoy working outdoors, providing great service, and making a positive impact on your community, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Floating HWRC Plant Operative, you will be based at a local HWRC site but may occasionally be required to provide cover at other sites, including periods of sickness absence, annual leave, training, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Main Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- 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 traffic management and supervision.
- Follow Health and Safety procedures, report incidents, monitor recyclable quality, complete documentation, process payments, and support contractors and haulage teams.
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The Ideal Candidate
To excel in this role, you should:
- Be a reliable, safety-conscious team player with strong customer service skills and experience in waste, recycling, or similar operational environments.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the public and colleagues.
- Be able to follow procedures accurately and work efficiently as part of a team.
- Be physically capable of manual handling tasks and operating equipment safely.
- Possess basic IT skills for record-keeping, with knowledge of:
- Waste segregation
- Health and Safety practices
- Duty of Care (training will be provided)
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Be adaptable to outdoor work and varied hours, demonstrating a positive, professional approach to sustainability.
Contact & Next Steps
If you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact Danny Wraxton at danny.wraxton@staffordshire.gov.uk
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Interview dates commence: 20th July
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council.
Our Values
Shaping how we think and act collectively, our values are built on community spirit, ambition, and positive impact:
- Community spirit: A sense of belonging and pride in the difference we make for Staffordshire people.
- Ambitious future: We drive progress and support career growth.
Our Benefits
We prioritise our employees, offering:
- A supportive, balanced working environment that fosters full potential.
- Access to extensive rewards and benefits beyond salary.
Recruitment Commitments
- Safeguarding: We protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Equal opportunities employer: We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Disability Confident employer: Guaranteed interview if you meet the criteria.
- Armed Forces employer (Gold Award): Supports personnel and veterans.
- Care leavers guidance: Additional support for this group.
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