Pay: £12.70 per hour, plus additional for Sundays and Bank Holidays
Hours: 5 days over 7, approximately 40 hours per week (Including Weekends)
Contract: Permanent, full-time position
Location: Ripon Household Waste Recycling Centre, Dallamires Close, Ripon HG4 1TT
“Our people are the key to our success”
Yorwaste is seeking multiple Operatives to join our team in operating the Ripon Household Waste Recycling Centre, working on-site in an outdoor environment to provide essential services to the local community. Our site operates six days a week (closed on Wednesdays).
Benefits include:
- Career Growth: Comprehensive training, support, and development opportunities.
- Annual Leave that increases with Service: starting at 20 Days’ Holiday Plus Bank Holidays.
- Recognition: A values-based reward scheme to celebrate outstanding contributions aligned with Yorwaste’s core values.
- Enhanced Pay: Extra payments for working bank holiday and Sundays.
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Program and a Health Cash Plan to cover every day healthcare costs.
- Employee Perks: Discounts at major retailers through our Employee Discount Platform.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme: supporting an eco-friendly commute.
- Technology Benefits: Flexible payment options for home and electronic items through our Tech Scheme.
The Role:
In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the quality and quantity of materials separated for recycling. Responsibilities include planning and organising on-site activities, serving as the representative of Yorwaste for visitors, and occasionally stepping into leadership duties as required. It is important that you have a good level of written communication to complete forms and reports with accuracy and detail.
As a Yorwaste Operative, your day-to-day duties will vary, and may include the following;
- Helping the public use the site in a safe manner, adhering to all Health and Safety guidance.
- Providing friendly, informative and professional customer service.
- Protecting yourself, your team, and the public, by promoting high standards of health and safety.
- Safely operating equipment and machinery, reporting any faults and issues.
- Using our IT system to create reports and record general site details.
It would be an advantage to have reliable personal transportation to our site, which is not accessible by public transport. There may be occasions when you are required to travel to other Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) sites for additional support. This role requires working outdoors, so being comfortable with varying weather conditions is important.
This is a permanent role working 5 days out of 7. As our site operates 6 days a week, including bank holidays (closed on Wednesdays), flexibility in your availability within this schedule is essential. You will also be expected to cover holidays and sickness as necessary, including additional hours and shifts to support this and other local HWRC sites.
For further details, please read the Job Description here
“At Yorwaste, your work makes a difference. Join us in building a cleaner, greener future—starting today.”
At Yorwaste, we’re more than just North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company—we’re a team passionate about creating a cleaner, greener future. We invest in people, innovation, and sustainability because we believe in making a difference, for both our community and our planet.
How the role fits with Yorwaste’ values:
- Safe – We treat safety as our number one priority at all times, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for everyone.
- Customer-focused – We put the customer at the centre of everything we do, so help us exceed customer expectations and achieve over 90% recycling rates by supporting sustainable practices.
- Respectful – We treat the environment and one another with dignity and respect, creating an environment where everyone can grow.
- Professional – We are knowledgeable, credible and take pride in what we do. We invest in your development with training, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
- Resourceful – We seek new ways to make the most of what we have, to achieve our gaols and to solve problems. Your innovation and dedication are rewarded through awards, recognition, and long-service programs.
Apply Now
To apply please complete an online application form and upload a current CV. CVs submitted by email will not be accepted
If you have further questions about the position, please contact Frances on frances.richmond@northyorks.gov.uk or 07773 652 433 for an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process.
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 13th July 2025.
Interviews will take place no later than week commencing 21st July 2025.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in case of high application volumes or early filling of the position. Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion.
Yorwaste are committed to the health and safety of our employees as well as the general public. Yorwaste has a responsibility to ensure employees do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with Yorwaste will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy, and random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.
Yorwaste actively encourage applications from persons leaving the military and are happy to offer application support and information for those leaving the forces and looking to join our organisation.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.