Biffa Waste Services
Site Operative - Part time
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Site Operative – Recycling Centre (Part-Time) – East Grinstead
Location: East Grinstead
Working Days: Monday and Thursday (2 days per week)
Working Hours
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Summer (01 April to 30 September): 08:45 to 18:15, with a 30-minute unpaid break
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Winter (01 October to 31 March): 08:45 to 16:15, with a 30-minute unpaid break
Pay Rate: £12.91 per hour
About 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.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly
- Assist visitors in sorting and recycling waste effectively
- Keep the site clean, safe, and organised
- Stop commercial and non-compliant waste from entering the site
- Promote recycling by maximising waste segregation wherever possible
- Contribute to a team that makes a tangible impact on the environment and local community
- Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, outdoor environment
- Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your efforts help reduce waste and increase recycling
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Essential Requirements
- Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, helpful attitude
- Ability to work both as a team player and independently
- Proactive and organised approach to site maintenance
- Ability to handle challenges with a problem-solving mindset
Why Work at Biffa?
Career Growth & Support
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing career development, training, and coaching—because growth is mutual
- Generous pension scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Holiday and travel discounts
- Bike to work scheme
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Meeting the Challenge of Waste
At Biffa, our mission is revolutionising how people think about waste. Whether through sustainable power, new recycling methods, or simply keeping waste off the streets, we believe every day presents an opportunity to improve millions of lives.
Our 11,500+ strong team trusts us to deliver a career that’s rewarding, challenging, and never dull—making us the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Biffa, inclusivity drives our culture. We believe diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a creative, effective working environment that reflects our communities and achieves the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion—because real progress comes from everyone’s contributions.
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