Waste Operative

Recycling / Waste Assistants Wanted!

Location: Chelson Meadow, Plymouth (PL9)
Contract: Temporary (Immediate start - January 2026, with potential for extension)
Pay: £12.85 per hour | £16.06 per hour for overtime (over 37 hours) and Sundays
Hours: 08:00 - 18:00 | 7-week rotating rota (including weekends)

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and making a real difference in your community? Pertemps is proud to be recruiting Recycling Assistants on behalf of Plymouth City Council at their busy Chelson Meadow site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a hardworking, friendly team that plays a vital role in keeping Plymouth clean, green, and environmentally responsible.

What You'll Be Doing:
- Directing vehicles safely to the correct recycling bays
- Assisting members of the public with unloading and sorting waste
- Providing excellent customer service and guidance on recycling practices
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment
- Working as part of a close-knit team in a fast-paced, physical role

What We're Looking For:
- Experience working outdoors or in a manual handling role
- A positive, team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills
- Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on, active work
- Reliable and flexible - must be able to work weekends and adapt to changing schedules
- Must be able to get to site for an 08:00am start
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Additional Info:
- You'll work on a 7-week rotating rota, which includes weekend shifts
- A mandatory induction session must be attended before starting
- This is a temporary role with the potential to extend beyond January 2026, depending on service needs

Interested?
Call Emily on 01752 601116 for more information, or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application today!

Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion-but do keep an eye out for future roles with Pertemps!