17.5 Hours Recycling Attendant - Millisle

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bangor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local waste management agency in Bangor is seeking a Waste Management Operative. The role involves ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of recycling centres, assisting the public with waste segregation, and managing traffic and waste processing. The ideal candidate should have outdoor work experience, good communication skills, and the ability to operate necessary equipment. This position offers paid weekly and the opportunity for permanent employment.

Benefits

Paid weekly

Up to 35 days holidays

Opportunity for permanent employment

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience in outdoor manual work.
• Experience dealing with contractors and/or customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience operating electronic devices.
• One year's experience operating electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Teamwork and initiative are essential.

Responsibilities

• Open, close, secure, and control access to recycling centres.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the site at all times.
• Advise and assist the public in waste segregation.
• Maintain equipment and ensure necessary supplies.
• Control traffic and manage the flow within the site.

Skills

Outdoor manual work experience

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office skills

Electrical/mechanical equipment operation

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Job description

Your new company

To undertake all duties associated with the operation of the Household Recycling Centre/Amenity Site to ensure that all domestic and commercial waste is disposed of in accordance with the Council's policy for recycling whilst providing the highest level of customer care at all times.

Your new role

To open, close, secure, work in and control access to the Household Recycling Centres at appropriate times as instructed by the Supervisor/Manager.
To ensure that the site (including staff buildings) is kept clean and tidy and that all waste is stored in an appropriate manner.

Ensuring sufficient stocks of cleaning materials and equipment are on site, by reporting to the Supervisor.

To use plant and equipment, including but not limited to, the compactor, wood roller, and cardboard bailer which are provided at the site to control, process or handle waste.

This includes general maintenance of equipment (for example, health and safety inspections and reporting of defects) and ensuring supplies for equipment are available, by reporting to the Supervisor.

To ensure all buildings within the site and the perimeter of the site, including associated footpaths, are kept clean and tidy, and partake in all cleansing schedules for the site.


To advise, assist and direct members of the public on where and how to segregate and deposit waste, including hazardous material, for example, oils, batteries, paints and florescent tubes, in compliance with the site rules.

To ensure the segregation of waste, including defined hazardous waste, is properly handled and stored. Ensuring that only appropriate waste is accepted at the site in accordance with its Waste Management Licence and Operational plan.

To control the flow of traffic within the site, particularly at times of high usage.

Ensuring one-way systems are adhered to, where applicable, to minimise the risk of vehicle (both Council and approved private contractor) accidents and for injuries to pedestrians on site. To assist drivers of collection vehicles while on site and ensure that the site users are kept at a safe distance by the erection of temporary barriers.

To ensure that the filling and emptying of containers is managed efficiently at all times and especially at busy times, to prevent site closure by contacting contractors'/ council collection by using communication equipment.

To record the tonnages of the various types of waste removed from the site (where appropriate).


What you'll need to succeed

At least one year's experience in paid employment of outdoor manual work in all weather conditions
At least one year's experience in paid employment of dealing with contractors and/or customers

Experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages

Experience in the operation of electronic devices such as mobile phones or tablets.

One year's experience of operating electrical/mechanical equipment or plant in a work environment

Good communication skills

Understanding and appreciation of the needs of customers

To be a good team worker

Ability to work on your own initiative


What you'll get in return

Paid Weekly

Up to 35 days holidays

Opportunity for permanent employment

What you need to do now


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