Environmental Operative

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Operative\n
Location: Skelmersdale \n
Salary: £13.50 per hour \n
Role: Permanent - Full Time\n
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Overview
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\nWe are recruiting for an Environmental Operative to join a busy and well-established waste management and environmental services operation. This Environmental Operative role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied site-based environment where safety, compliance and operational efficiency are key.\n
\nThe successful Environmental Operative will support daily site operations, oversee weighbridge activities, assist with environmental compliance, conduct inspections and provide hands-on support across the facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental Operative or somebody from a waste, recycling, quarrying, construction or industrial background looking for a new challenge.\n
\nThis Environmental Operative position offers long-term career stability, training opportunities and the chance to play a key role in maintaining high operational and environmental standards.\n
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Ideal Candidate
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\n· Experience within waste, recycling, environmental, quarrying or construction sectors\n
\n· Strong administrative and record-keeping skills\n
\n· Good IT literacy and confidence using reporting systems\n
\n· Health & Safety conscious with a proactive attitude\n
\n· Flexible and hands-on approach to site operations\n
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Environmental Operative Key Responsibilities
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\n· Operate the weighbridge and accurately process vehicle movements and documentation\n
\n· Conduct waste acceptance checks and environmental inspections\n
\n· Support compliance activities and maintain accurate site records\n
\n· Assist with traffic management and safe vehicle movements across site\n
\n· Undertake general site maintenance, housekeeping and operational support duties\n
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Commutable Locations\n
\nWarrington, Wigan, St Helens, Widnes, Runcorn, Manchester, Leigh, Bolton, Liverpool, Ellesmere Port\n
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\nIf you're a proactive individual with experience in site operations, environmental compliance, weighbridge administration or waste management, you could be a key part of our client's team and we'd love to hear from you!\n
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APPLY NOW for immediate consideration for this Environmental Operative opportunity.\n
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\nThis role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We believe that you matter and care about unlocking your full potential.\n
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The Legal Bit\n
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