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Waste & Recycling Operative

United Kingdom, Brora, Highland 13.64 GBP / Hour · Job Posted April 05, 2026
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Job Role: Waste & Recycling Operative. Location: Brora. Start: ASAP. Contract Length: Until October 2026. Pay Rate: £13.64 per hour. Hours: Monday to Friday 6.30am – 2.00pm. Overtime may be required.

Job Responsibility

  • Operate safely while loading materials behind refuse and recycling vehicles
  • Assist with street scene and environmental maintenance
  • Work at Household Recycling Centres, Transfer Stations, or landfill sites
  • Collect bulky waste items and remove fly-tipped materials
  • Deliver and collect recycling and refuse containers
  • Complete basic record-keeping and administrative tasks as required
  • Safely remove and dispose of animal carcasses
  • Carry out any additional duties as directed by the Supervisor or Foreperson

Requirements

  • Good awareness of health and safety practices in the workplace
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills when dealing with colleagues and the public
  • Good level of physical fitness
  • Full, valid UK driving licence (desirable but not essential)
  • Capable of completing basic forms and handling simple paperwork as required

Nice to have

Full, valid UK driving licence (desirable but not essential)

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