You'll work directly with members of the public, helping them use the site safely and ensuring as much waste as possible is correctly segregated for recycling.

Your core responsibilities:

• Support the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the recycling centre.
• Assist and advise members of the public with the safe disposal and segregation of their waste.
• Help maximise recycling by ensuring waste is correctly sorted and segregated.
• Direct and control site traffic to ensure the safe movement of vehicles and site users.
• Monitor waste entering the site to ensure it complies with site licence requirements.
• Assist with the safe handling and segregation of hazardous and special waste.
• Keep the site clean, safe, and well maintained, including basic housekeeping and maintenance duties.
• Maintain site records and complete relevant paperwork accurately.
• Help prevent unauthorised tipping, theft, and other inappropriate use of the site.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent Biffa in a professional and positive manner.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures at all times.
• Work as part of a team to maintain high standards of service across the site.

Essential requirements:

• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly with members of the public.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with difficult situations.
• A good understanding of, or interest in, recycling and waste segregation.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and record-keeping skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willing to work weekends and bank holidays, with rest days during the week.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the waste or recycling industry.
• Basic health and safety knowledge.
• Experience carrying out basic site maintenance or minor repairs.
• Experience working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• A full driving licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training, and coaching
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme

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