Hertfordshire County Council
Senior Recycling Operative
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Senior Recycling Operative
Senior Site Operative
Job Introduction
Starting Salary: £27,231 progressing to £28,547 Hours: 40 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth & Environment
Currently recruiting for vacancies in Elstree & Letchworth.
About the Team
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is composed of over 8,500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across:
- Adult Care Service
- Child Care Service
- Community Protection
- Environment & Transport
- Public Health
- Central Resources
- Sustainable Growth
Our commitment includes:
- A cleaner, greener environment for all
- Healthy and fulfilling lives for every resident
- Sustainable, responsible growth in the county
- Excellent council services for all
Every role at HCC directly contributes to achieving these goals.
Our Recycling Centre service team seeks self-motivated individuals to help increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.
About the Role
As a Senior Site Operative, you will be responsible for the following:
- Act as the Senior Operative on site, instructing and mentoring operatives when the Site Manager is on leave.
- Ensure the safe opening and closing of site.
- Manage all site documentation, including paper formats and computerised systems, during the Site Manager’s absence.
- Assess and assist service users with proper waste disposal methods.
- Verify permits for vans and trailers and ensure compliance for certain waste types.
- Prevent mixing of waste streams for accurate recycling/processing.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
- Continuously seek improvements in customer service and recycling rates.
- Operate JCBs and compactors (training provided).
- Join the opportunity to be part of the staff engagement group.
- Manage and implement trials for new waste streams and service improvements.
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About You
To excel in this role, candidates should have:
- A proven ability to deliver excellent customer service while meeting high standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise residents on proper waste disposal.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, ensuring compliance with safety and procedural standards.
- Experience in promoting high service standards regardless of weather conditions.
- Capability to sustain prolonged periods of physical effort.
- Ability to support and manage a team of operatives.
- First aid & fire marshal duties required.
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Training is provided in:
- First Aid
- Fire Marshall
- Manual Handling
- Plant operation
There is also an opportunity for career progression within the team.
Note for applicants: If no immediate vacancies exist in your preferred location, your application will be added to a waiting list. If interested in future waste management roles at HCC, apply regardless.
Right to Work: Applications are welcome from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of residency. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas for this position.
Job Level: Operational Services (OPS5 job profile).
Interviews & Benefits
Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.
Benefits of Working for Hertfordshire County Council
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