Environmental Operative Level

Ceredigion County Council; Pontwelly; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking Environmental Operatives for its Waste Collection Service. The role involves physical duties such as loading refuse, emptying bins, and assisting with team tasks outdoors. Ideal candidates should have experience in manual work and teamwork. The position offers work-life balance and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience of physical/manual work required.
• Experience of working in a team environment.
• Experience of lone working.

Responsibilities

• Load refuse and recycling materials onto vehicles as required.
• Empty litter bins.
• Assist with works in the Local Environmental Services team.
• Perform physical activities required, including lifting and bending.
• Work outside in all weathers.

Skills

Physical manual work

Teamwork

Lone working

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit Environmental Operatives to join our busy Waste Collection Service on a full-time contract, based at our Penrhos Depot. The Environmental Operative post holder may be required to work as part of the wider Local Environmental Services team providing frontline collections of recycling, food waste, residual waste and glass. There is an opportunity to join the Local Environmental Services team including Street Cleansing and Ground Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• load refuse and recycling materials onto vehicles as required
• empty litter bins
• assist with works in the wider Local Environmental Services team in keeping with the profile of the post
• perform physical activities required, including lifting, sweeping, stretching and bending
• work outside in all weathers

Experience and Qualifications

• experience of physical/manual work
• experience of working in a team environment
• experience of lone working

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Highways and Environmental: We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include...