The Role
Join the Waste & Recycling Team to maintain cleanliness and support waste management at the resort, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join Our Waste & Recycling Team – The Unsung Heroes of the Resort
If you love being on the move, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is a role where you’ll genuinely make a difference every single day.
Our Waste & Recycling Team are the quiet champions of the resort — the people who keep everything clean, safe and welcoming so our guests can focus on making memories.
Our Waste & Recycling Team are the quiet champions of the resort — the people who keep everything clean, safe and welcoming so our guests can focus on making memories.
You’ll play a key part in keeping our resort looking its best, helping us stay environmentally responsible, and making sure our waste and recycling systems run like clockwork. It’s active, hands‑on work with a great sense of purpose, and you’ll be joining a supportive team who know how important their role is to the guest experience.
Shifts & Flexibility
Our operation runs across a variety of shift patterns, including 5am–2pm, 12pm–9pm, and 2pm–11pm. You’ll receive your rota six weeks in advance, giving you plenty of time to plan life outside of work and you will work 5 days out of 7 which will include weekends.
Flexibility is important — most shifts will be early mornings, especially during peak periods, so being comfortable with early starts is key.
General Duties & Key Accountabilities
Waste Collection & Disposal
- Collect general waste, recycling and food waste from accommodation areas, public areas, restaurants and operational departments.
- Transport waste safely to designated disposal or compaction areas.
- Operate waste compactors, balers and refuse vehicles (if trained and authorised).
- Ensure correct segregation of recyclable materials in line with environmental policies.
Site Cleanliness
- Maintain refuse compounds and bin storage areas in a clean and organised condition.
- Clean and disinfect bins as required.
- Respond promptly to spillages or waste-related hazards.
- Support wider site cleanliness during busy periods where required.
Compliance & Safety
- Follow all health & safety procedures including manual handling guidance.
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
- Report hazards, damaged bins or unsafe practices immediately.
- Adhere to environmental legislation and company sustainability initiatives.
Teamwork & Support
- Work collaboratively with cleaning, facilities and operational teams.
- Support peak changeover days and high-volume waste periods.
- Provide courteous and professional interaction with guests when visible on resort.
Experience & Qualification Requirements
- Manual handling skills
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Basic understanding of health & safety principles.
- Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
- Team player with good communication skills.
About
Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!
Skills Required
- Manual handling skills
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Basic understanding of health & safety principles
- Reliable, punctual and self-motivated
- Team player with good communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
Butlin's is a prominent British holiday company established in 1936, renowned for providing family-focused seaside holidays and short breaks. Operating three major resorts in Minehead, Skegness, and Bognor Regis, the company offers a wide range of entertainment, activities, and accommodation options. With over 4,000 employees, Butlin's is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for millions of guests, maintaining its legacy as a leader in the UK staycation market.
