Environmental Operative

  • McCarthy Recruitment
  • Roby Mill, Lancashire
  • 17/10/2026
Full time Construction Management

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Operative
Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: 13.50 per hour
Role: Permanent - Full Time

Overview

We 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.
The 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.
This 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.

Ideal Candidate

Experience within waste, recycling, environmental, quarrying or construction sectors
Strong administrative and record-keeping skills
Good IT literacy and confidence using reporting systems
Health & Safety conscious with a proactive attitude
Flexible and hands-on approach to site operations

Environmental Operative Key Responsibilities

Operate the weighbridge and accurately process vehicle movements and documentation
Conduct waste acceptance checks and environmental inspections
Support compliance activities and maintain accurate site records
Assist with traffic management and safe vehicle movements across site
Undertake general site maintenance, housekeeping and operational support duties

Commutable Locations
Warrington, Wigan, St Helens, Widnes, Runcorn, Manchester, Leigh, Bolton, Liverpool, Ellesmere Port

If 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!

APPLY NOW for immediate consideration for this Environmental Operative opportunity.

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