Location: Dartford / On-site
Salary/package: £28,052.93 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (including weekend working)
Our Site Operatives are valued members of our recycling centre team, helping keep sites safe, tidy and welcoming for the public. Their work supports people to recycle correctly and help protect the environment.
This role would suit someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and being part of a team. It is ideal for people who prefer active, outdoor roles and clear tasks.
Commercial Services Managing Waste is part of Commercial Services Group, one of the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading organisations, operating 33 businesses across education, energy, IT, procurement, HR and more.
With over 1,800 employees, our ambition is to create value and impact for every customer, every day.
Our mission is simple. We support the delivery of better public services to help people live, learn and thrive. This purpose underpins everything we do.
A significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services, enabling us to combine commercial performance with meaningful social value..
Site Operatives help keep our centres safe for all staff and visitors, they also support our customers to recycle more and waste less, which plays an important role in protecting the environment.
Keeping the site clean, safe and organised.
Helping customers unload waste and use the correct recycling areas.
Managing vehicle and pedestrian movement to keep everyone safe.
Checking waste and identifying items that need special handling.
Monitoring containers and reporting when they need emptying.
Using simple handheld devices for bookings and payments.
Following health and safety rules at all times.
Wearing body‑worn cameras when required.
Working as part of a friendly, supportive team.
Supporting at our other locations in Kent, when required.
Weekend working.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Comfortable doing physical, outdoor work.
Happy to speak to and help members of the public.
Able to follow instructions and safety rules.
Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
Experience in manual, site‑based, cleaning, construction, driving or customer‑facing work is welcomed but not essential.
Driving licence preferred, but not essential.
Must be willing to work weekends.
Salary of £28,052.93 per annum.
25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years.
Birthday Day Off.
One concessionary day during the Christmas period.
Pension scheme with employer contribution.
Life assurance cover.
Full training and PPE provided.
CSG is the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.
We reinvest a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping support communities across the UK.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process. Please let us know if you require any.
Creating impact
As one the UK’s largest publicly owned, privately run organisations, Commercial Services Group offer the best of both worlds. Clear commercial expertise and a deep commitment to transparency, compliance and social value.
With over 90 years of experience, we work in partnership with public sector organisations to deliver tailored, impactful and sustainable services.
Commercial Services Group is dedicated to driving lasting social impact and empowering communities across the UK and internationally. We reinvest our profits directly into frontline services, delivering lasting value for future generations.
Our Divisions:
🏫Children & Education: Delivering everything needed to create the ideal learning environment, choose from over 24,000 products and comprehensive services including HR support, teacher training, recruitment, payroll and more.
🏆People & Talent: Our talent management solutions are designed to attract, retain, and develop the best talent in the industry. We offer a range of services from recruitment to professional development.
🌱Energy & Environment: We are at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, helping organisations reduce their carbon footprint, embrace environmentally friendly practices and manage energy procurement effectively.
🤝Procurement & Partnerships: Our procurement services are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring efficient and cost-effective solutions through strategic partnerships.
Our purpose
Supporting the delivery of better public services to help people live, learn and thrive.
Our vision and mission
Creating value and impact for every customer, every day. By working collaboratively and commercially – driving innovation and service excellence.
