HWRC Operative

May 16, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

HWRC Operative – Blantyre / Hourly rate: £12.91

Shift pattern:

April to September: Monday to Friday 07:45 to 19:15; Saturday 07:45 to 18:15; Sunday 07:45 to 17:15

October to March: 07:45 to 17:15, 7 days a week

Biffa is looking for a HWRC Operative to assist the public at our Blantyre Household Waste Recycling Centre with recycling and waste.

Your core responsibilities

  • Working with the public to maximise recycling on site
  • Manual handling items on site assisting the public with various waste and recycling
  • Helping to ensure the site is clean and tidy at all times
  • Being proactive in promoting and maintaining a safe and friendly working environment

Our essential requirements

  • Experience in dealing with the general public
  • Good people skills
  • Experience in the waste industry helpful but not essential
  • Will be required to work weekends

Essential

  • Must have a full UK driving licence
  • Must have own transport

Benefits

  • 23 days holiday a year
  • Free PPE and uniform
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Medical and dental scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail, leisure and travel discounts
  • Free parking on site
  • A robust training and development programme

Location