Recycling & Waste Operative

Job Advert: Recycling & Waste Operative – Pontypool, Torfaen
Network Recruitment Wales – Join Our Team to Support a Cleaner Community!
Job Title: Recycling & Waste Operative - Building Services & Maintenance
Employment Type: Temporary (4 Weeks)
Location: Torfaen
Start Date: 18 June 2025
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: PAYE: £12.59/hour | Umbrella: £15.80/hour
Number of Positions: 8

About the Role:
Network Recruitment Wales is excited to offer eight temporary positions for Recycling & Waste Operatives to join a dedicated team in Pontypool, Torfaen, starting 18 June 2025. This 5-week role is perfect for individuals looking to make a difference during a temporary peak in workload. Working within the Economy & Environment department’s Recycling & Waste team, you’ll help deliver high-quality waste and recycling services, ensuring Torfaen remains clean, safe, and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collect waste and recycling materials (food waste, garden waste, residual waste, hygiene waste, dry recycling, and trade waste) from households and businesses as per collection schedules.
• Ensure collections are completed on time, leaving areas clean and tidy, with receptacles returned to their original locations without obstructing pathways.
• Monitor recycling bins for contamination and follow appropriate procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of collection vehicles and equipment, reporting any defects promptly.
• Interact with the public in a professional, polite, and courteous manner, addressing basic enquiries about waste and recycling services.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and safe working practices to ensure a secure environment for all.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed, such as litter picking, town centre sweeping, or safe removal of sharps (with relevant training).
• Complete paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work at other depots if required (transport provided where possible, or mileage claimable at the council’s rate).

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Experience in waste collection, manual labour, or a similar outdoor role is desirable but not essential.
• Skills: Good communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team, and self-motivation to perform tasks without close supervision.
• Attributes: Physically fit for repetitive lifting and outdoor work in all weather conditions, with a commitment to delivering a high-quality service to residents and businesses.
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of waste and recycling processes is an advantage.
• Desirable: Willingness to undertake relevant training and familiarity with Health & Safety practices in an operational environment.
• Flexibility: Ability to work bank holidays or occasional out-of-hours shifts if required (additional remuneration may apply).

Candidate Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Provide a Criminal Convictions Declaration and Confidentiality Agreement.
• Submit a CV with 2 years of references/work history.
• Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if required due to potential contact with vulnerable groups.

Why Choose This Role?

• Contribute to a cleaner, greener Torfaen during a busy period.
• Work in a supportive team with all necessary training and personal protective equipment provided.
• Enjoy an active, outdoor role with the chance to make a visible impact in the community.
• Ideal for candidates seeking a short-term summer role with meaningful community benefits.

How to Apply:
Please ensure all required documents are included with your submission. For further details, contact Network Recruitment Wales directly.
Join us in keeping Torfaen clean and sustainable – apply now through Network Recruitment Wales!