Operative - Household Waste Recycling Centre
North Yorkshire CouncilOverview
Pay: £12.15 per hour, plus additional for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Contract: Permanent, approximately 40 hours per week.
Location: Northallerton Household Waste Recycling Centre, Yafforth Road, DL7 0LG.
Role Overview:
Yorwaste is seeking an Operative to join North Yorkshire Council's team in managing the Northallerton Household Waste Recycling Centre. You will be working on-site in an outdoor environment to provide essential services to the local community. North Yorkshire Council's site operates six days a week (closed on Wednesdays).
Responsibilities:
- Help the public use the site safely, adhering to all Health and Safety guidance.
- Provide friendly, informative, and professional customer service.
- Promote high standards of health and safety to protect yourself, your team, and the public.
- Safely operate equipment and machinery, reporting any faults and issues.
- Utilize North Yorkshire Council's IT system to create reports and record general site details.
Requirements:
- Reliable personal transportation to the site, which is not accessible by public transport.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Good level of written communication to complete forms and reports accurately.
Work Schedule:
This is a permanent role working 5 days out of 7. Flexibility in your availability within this schedule is essential, including covering holidays and sickness.
Why Yorwaste?
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, dedicated to supporting the community and environment while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. North Yorkshire Council believe in investing in North Yorkshire Council's team and the tools needed to succeed, achieving over 90% recycling rates to keep North Yorkshire beautiful.
Perks:
- Flexible schedule.
- Training and development opportunities.
- A positive and engaging working environment.

North Yorkshire Council, known until 1 April 2023 as North Yorkshire County Council, is the unitary authority which governs the district of North Yorkshire, within the larger ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, in England. The council's headquarters is County Hall in Northallerton, the county town.