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Waste Operative

United Kingdom, Leighton Buzzard 12.89 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 03, 2026
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Job Description

As a Waste Operative at FCC Environment, you’ll play a key role in helping the public recycle correctly, keeping the site safe, clean and well organised, and making sure waste is handled in line with permit and health & safety requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Assisting members of the public in separating their waste correctly
  • Ensuring waste is segregated into the correct streams and containers
  • Keeping the site clean, tidy and safe at all times
  • Greeting and helping visitors use the site effectively
  • Storing waste safely in line with permit requirements
  • Identifying and dealing with contaminated recycling where required
  • Completing waste tickets, Waste Transfer Notes and Consignment Notes accurately
  • Reporting health & safety incidents and near misses
  • Using PPE correctly and ensuring visitors are doing the same
  • Undertaking required training, including First Aider, Incident Controller and Materials Handler training
  • Working in line with FCC policies, risk assessments and safe working practices

Requirements

  • Experience in a similar role or within the waste industry
  • Knowledge of waste management and waste streams
  • A valid UK driving licence
  • A strong awareness of health and safety
  • A reliable and hardworking approach
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative
  • Good customer service and communication skills
  • Willingness to work outdoors and in all weather conditions
  • Flexibility to work weekends as required

What we offer

  • Competitive pay
  • 20 days annual leave (full time working) plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • On the job training and opportunities to develop
  • Recognition scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Flexible benefits including high street discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and Gymflex (Where applicable)
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our wellbeing platform
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