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RCHW Site Operative, Chelmsford at Essex County Council

Position RCHW Site Operative, Chelmsford
Posted 19 Jun 2026
Expired 19 Jul 2026
Company Essex County Council
Location Chelmsford | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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RCHW Site Operative

Permanent, Part Time

25,959 per annum full time equivalent

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: 17th June 2026

Please note this is a part time position contracted to 7.4 hours per year and will include weekend working.

Essex Waste Partnership aspire to be a zero-waste county. By working together, we are working to reduce waste to help protect the environment and conserve resources. Help us to achieve our goals by joining our one of our Recycling Centre Teams.

We're currently recruiting for a part time- Annualised hours Site Operative to join our team at our Recycling Centre in Chelmsford. Please note as a site operative you will be required to work weekends, both Saturdays and Sundays. You will receive a 6% flat rate allowance for any Sundays worked.

What will you be doing?

As a Recycling Centre Site Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Assisting the public with any questions, queries, or complaints.
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, and risk-free site.
  • Assisting in providing clear instructions to subcontractors / hauliers.
  • Operating plant machinery and overseeing waste movements.
  • Ensuring proper storage of materials for optimal recycling.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Contributing to safe and efficient site operations.
  • Supporting the team with administrative tasks as and when required.
  • To assist with operations, on occasions you may be required to work at an alternative Recycling Centre.

What's in it for you?

  • Wide range of learning and development opportunities
  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra
  • Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme
  • Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards
  • Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group
  • Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 6% Salary uplift for Sunday working

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

  • Able to work on foot for lengthy periods of time.
  • Ability to work without supervision as well as part of a team.
  • Experience within a customer facing position.
  • Able to complete manual handling tasks.
  • Able to complete basic reading and writing tasks.
  • A willingness to learn new systems.
  • Willing to complete training necessary to fulfil the role, i.e. First Aid, Plant Operator, Fire Marshall

Desirable:

  • Full Driving License
  • Computer literate (especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook) with good administration skills.
  • IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation.
  • NPORS or similar Plant Operators Licence/Qualification on Material Handler, with previous experience operating plant machinery preferably within the waste industry.

To read more about our recycling centres and Waste Strategy please visit: Love Essex

Interviews

Interview dates and times to be confirmed.

Job Info:

  • Company: Essex County Council
  • Position: RCHW Site Operative, Chelmsford
  • Work Location: Chelmsford
  • Country: GB

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