Position: Recycling Attendant Location: Newtownards Contract: Full-time/Temporary - Covering Long Term Sick Hours: 36 hours per week About the Role We're looking for a dependable, customer-centric recycling attendant to join our team and help keep our site running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. You'll be the friendly face that supports residents, ensures materials are sorted correctly, and helps maintain a clean, reorganised recycling environment. Key Responsibilities Provide guidance to the public on correct recycling and well-disposed of procedures Monitor site safety and ensure all users follow site rules. Keep the site clean, tidy, and free from hazards Assist with the movement, sorting, and loading of recyclable materials Report contamination, misuse, or safety concerns promptly. Operate equipment and machinery (training provided) Deliver excellent customer service and represent the site professionally. What We're Looking For A positive, helpful attitude and strong communication skills Reliability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather Ability to carry out manual handling tasks Awareness of health and safety practices Previous experience in waste management, recycling, or customer-centric roles is helpful but not essential-full training will be provided. What We Offer Full training and ongoing support Opportunities for progression within the waste and recycling sector A supportive team environment Uniform and PPE provided Essential Experience & Skills To be considered for this role, applicants must have: At least one year's paid experience of outdoor manual work in all weather conditions At least one year's paid experience dealing with contractors and/or customers Experience using Microsoft Office packages (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel) Experience operating electronic devices such as mobile phones or tablets At least one year's experience operating electrical or mechanical equipment or plant in a work environment Applicants must be available to work outside normal working hours or to work at other sites within the Borough if required. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire, including a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Desirable A relevant qualification in waste management GCSE in English and Mathematics (grade C or above) or equivalent A Health and Safety related qualification At least two years' experience in paid employment of outdoor manual work in all weather conditions At least two years' experience in paid employment of dealing with contractors and/or customers Experience working within a waste and/or recycling environment Experience of completing record sheets and recording incidents in the workplace Experience of keeping computerised records Experience of Health and Safety practices associated with carrying out waste disposal and recycling activities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk