Household Waste Recycling Centre Operative

About the Role

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with the public and works well as part of a team.  If you have a passion for recycling and the environment this role could be ideal for you. 

The Team

You will be part of a team responsible for engaging with the public to help direct and assist them to the correct disposal containers.  You will contribute to keeping the site clean and tidy and deal with any emergency issues.  However, the job is greater than these requirements, it is an ideal opportunity to discuss waste minimisation and recycling with residents whilst looking for improvements in how we deal with the waste.  If you are successful in securing this role you will become part of a bigger Waste Services Team which is strongly driven to achieve environmental improvements in an ever-growing sector.

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys engaging with the public who is proactive and be able to work as part of a team. You must have experience of dealing with site maintenance and be able to identify site problems and identify solutions as early as possible. You will be a people person with good communication skills who is able to contribute to and develop effective team working. 

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; 

Chris Yorston, Waste Operations and Infrastructure Manager via email chris.yorston@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications Close on 07/06/2023 and interviews will be held on or after 19/06/2023

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.