Field Operations Assistant

Location: Gwent / Monmouthshire - South Wales / Field-Based
Full UK Driving Licence Required

Candour Talent Recruitment is proud to represent a dynamic and growing company in the environmental and waste management industry. We are seeking a Field Operations Assistant-a hands-on, proactive individual who isn't afraid to get stuck in, get a little dirty, and play a vital role in delivering essential support services to clients across multiple sectors.

This role will suit someone with a strong work ethic, practical mindset, and the confidence to represent the business professionally on client sites. If you're motivated by a role that keeps you on your feet, varies day to day, and offers a future path into sales or technical development-this could be a fantastic opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver products and collect waste samples from clients across South Wales and beyond

• Conduct site checks and replenishment of spill kits at designated client locations

• Support live waste jobs or site projects, ensuring client satisfaction and quality of service

• Assist with commissioning and setup of environmental control equipment (booms, skimmers, portbins)

• Receive, unload, and organise deliveries and stock; monitor site when needed during holidays or events

• Provide flexible support with occasional early morning, weekend, or bank holiday work as required

• Build and customise spill kits to client requirements

• Potential to develop into a technical sales role within target industries (e.g., food, water, civils)

What We're Looking For:

- A clean UK driving licence
- Age 21+ (due to driving insurance requirements)
- Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks
- Willing to work outdoors and in hands-on environments
- Comfortable with dogs (as the workplace is dog-friendly)
- Clean-shaven due to refinery safety mask requirements
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Basic IT competency (emails, tablets, etc.)
- Honest, mature, and self-motivated

Training & Development:

• Full product and spill response training provided

• Factory visits to UK suppliers arranged

• After probation: potential international travel (Finland, Norway, USA) for specialist training

• Safety training (e.g., Passport to Safety) provided

• Confidentiality agreement required upon joining

What's on Offer:

PPE and branded workwear
Company phone
Lunch allowance (£7.50 when out all day)
Holiday pay, workplace pension, private medical care, and potential annual bonus
Varied working environment and opportunities for travel and development

Ready to Apply?

Email:
Call: 07538 449154
Visit: www.candourtalent.co.uk

Who Are We at Candour Talent?

At our award-winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring we meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates.

Rest assured that when you apply for a role through Candour Talent Recruitment, your details will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, outlining how your information will be used.

While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, please note that only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of your application, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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