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!