Waste Management Operative

Our client, a large Public Sector Organisation requires a Waste Management Operative based in Crumlin.

Role: Waste Management Operative

Location: Crumlin but required to work across all Waste Management sites

Hours of work: 37 hrs per week,

Hourly Rate: £12.85

LOCATION OF POST:

Crumlin

MAIN PURPOSE:

Provision of Waste Resource Management (WRM) Services including the collection of waste (residual & recyclable waste/resource) from the kerbside, street cleansing, and Household Recycling Centre functions in accordance with the quality standards set by the Council. to successful change and continuous improvement.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Carry out WRM Collection duties, to collect all approved domestic and commercial refuse and recyclable containers presented, ensuring all containers are returned to a safe position.
2. Assist the driver whilst reversing where appropriate to do so.
3. Daily reporting to the vehicle driver any actual or potential mechanical or electrical faults, or damage to the vehicle.
4. When carrying out Street Cleansing duties, cleanse footpaths and adjacent gutters, collection of litter on public highways and other specified areas within the Borough to the quality standards set out by the Council by means of manual sweeping, shovelling, litter picking, pedestrian operated suction sweepers and other appropriate methods.
5. Emptying of litter bins and waste receptacles, weeding of footpaths and gutters, cleaning of street furniture, removal of fly-tipped and fly-posted materials, removal of animal carcasses and any other cleansing or emergency works. April 2024
6. Collection of bulky domestic items, heavy garden waste, and accumulations of waste resulting from illegally dumped materials. Collection of litter, as and when required, on specified carriageways, verges and any Council owned property.
7. Carrying out Household Recycling Centre duties, to supervise the disposal of all waste, assist members of the public with the disposal of large and heavy items, ensure that the use of recycling facilities are maximised and that the site is kept clean, tidy and free from litter. Maximise the diversion of waste resources from the residual waste stream to increase the recycling and recovery of waste. Carry out key holder duties on occasions.
8. In the event of inclement weather preventing normal work undertake such alternative tasks commensurate with the level of the post as may be allocated by management, including gritting and snow clearance.
9. Maintaining records, completing documentation and all associated work.
10. May be required to drive a Council vehicle provided the appropriate Category B licence is held.
11. Assist and carry out the delivery of Council communications, including leaflets, stickers & flyers, which may require to be attached or stuck to a bin or delivered through letter box or equivalent.
12. Contribute to the performance of the Operational Services Section to ensure key performance indicators for the Section are achieved.
13. Communicate fully with your line manager, colleagues and customers in order to enhance the service provided.
14. Attend meetings and participate in training relevant to the work of the Section.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrate a team approach to achieving the objectives of the Section through full flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken.
2. Provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion.
3. Continuously develop personal knowledge and skills to enhance internal and external customer service.
4. Comply with, and ensure that other staff comply with, Council's policies and procedures including those relating to health, safety, wellbeing and safeguarding.
5. Promote equality and diversity across all service areas through clear leadership, effective policy implementation and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with Council values.
6. Carry out any other duties commensurate with the level of the post which may be assigned including working in other sections of the Department and Council.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL:

Basic literacy (ability to read instructions/communications)

DESIRABLE:

Valid driving licence

Safety at Works legislation

EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

Minimum of 6 months previous relevant work experience in a waste environment

DESIRABLE:

Minimum of 12 months previous relevant work experience in a waste environment

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Flexible approach

Good organisational and time management skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Computer literate (to use TMS for holidays/GPS)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE:

ESSENTIAL:

Working knowledge of health and safety procedures including manual handling and assisting driver whilst reversing

Knowledge of waste collection/disposal and recycling issues

Traffic management

DESIRABLE:

Traffic Management

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested, please upload your CV to the link provided, and Rory McGregor will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.