Waste Operative Champion

Job Title : Waste Operative Champion
Location : King's Cross
Salary : £14.80 per hour
Job Type : Permanent, full-time

The Company:

Recorra is a leading circular economy company, providing services for recycling, data destruction and office supplies in London and the South East. We are born environmentalists, formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operating as an independent commercial organisation.

We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. The role provides the opportunity for you to use your skills to make a difference within a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking company. The culture is energetic, and there will be many opportunities for you to make a substantial contribution to the business.

The Role:

The Waste Operative is responsible for carrying out daily waste duties on site safely, professionally, and in line with Recorra standards, client requirements, and site procedures. The role includes collecting, moving, segregating, storing, and presenting waste correctly, maintaining clean and safe waste areas, and supporting the wider team to deliver a reliable and sustainable waste service.

Responsibilities:

Waste Collection & Movement

• Collect waste and recycling from agreed locations across the site in line with the service schedule

• Move bins, bags, cages, trolleys, and waste materials safely to the correct waste areas or collection points

• Ensure waste is placed in the correct bins, compactors, cages, or storage areas

• Support internal waste movements, bin exchanges, loading bay duties, service yard duties, and collection preparation where required

• Assist with bulky waste, cardboard, mixed recycling, food waste, glass, general waste, WEEE, or other waste streams as instructed

Waste Segregation & Site Standards

• Follow site waste segregation procedures and ensure waste is handled correctly

• Identify and report contamination, incorrectly disposed waste, overflowing bins, or damaged containers

• Keep waste areas, bin stores, compactors, cages, loading bays, and service yards clean, tidy, organised, and safe

• Ensure bins and equipment are returned to the correct locations after use

• Support recycling, reuse, waste reduction, and sustainability targets on site

Teamwork & Communication

• Work professionally with Team Leaders, Supervisors, Site Managers, other Operatives, client teams, cleaners, security, contractors, and members of the public

• Follow reasonable instructions from the Team Leader, Supervisor, and Site Manager

• Communicate clearly if a task cannot be completed, if access is blocked, or if there is a safety or service issue

• Support colleagues during busy periods and help maintain a positive team environment

• Provide good customer service when interacting with tenants, clients, visitors, or members of the public

Quality & Compliance

• Complete duties to the required standard and within agreed timescales

• Follow all site procedures relating to waste handling, segregation, collections, and housekeeping

• Support the completion of waste records, checklists, or logs where required

• Maintain a professional appearance and behaviour while representing Recorra on site

• Report repeated issues, contamination, or service concerns to the Team Leader or Supervisor

• Follow all health & safety procedures, including site rules, risk assessments, safe manual handling practices and wearing the correct PPE

• Use equipment safely and only as trained, and report any accidents, near misses, hazards, spillages, damaged equipment or unsafe practices immediately

About you:

• Experience in waste management, cleaning, facilities, logistics, or a similar operational role is desirable, but training can be provided

• Basic understanding of waste segregation and recycling is desirable

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to follow instructions and work safely

• Ability to carry out physical duties including walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving bins or equipment

• Reliable timekeeping and attendance

• Awareness of health and safety, manual handling, and PPE requirements

• Reliable and hardworking

• Professional and respectful

• Safety-conscious

• Team-focused

• Willing to learn and follow procedures

• Positive and helpful attitude

• Able to work under pressure during busy periods

• Proud of maintaining clean and organised waste areas

Benefits:

• 20 days' annual leave (additional days for length of service) plus bank holidays

• Employee pension scheme

• Travel season ticket loan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Health Cash Plan

Please Note:

Candidates must have a UK driving licence and have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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