Operative (Waste Recycling)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wakefield is seeking a Waste Recycling Operative to collect recycling materials and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the recycling industry and possess strong problem-solving skills. This full-time role offers generous benefits, support for ongoing training, and a range of perks including discounted public transport and access to leisure facilities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Support and ongoing training

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the waste and recycling industry.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling materials from various properties throughout the district.
• Use judgement to determine appropriate items of waste to be removed.
• Deal with basic issues that arise on site.
• Liaise with the Team Leader regarding public inquiries.
• Report defective receptacles to the Team Leader.

Skills

Knowledge of waste and recycling industry

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Self-motivated

Ability to prioritize conflicting demands

Job description

An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Waste Recycling Operative working from our depot at South Kirkby.

What will be expected from me?

The Postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

• To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders

• To beself-motivated and can motivate others.
• To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
• To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands
• To display basic numeracy and literacy skills

What I might be doing?

The post holder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:

• Collection of recycling materials from domestic, commercial and trade properties throughout the district.
• Use judgement to determine the appropriate items of waste to be removed.
• Use own initiative in dealing with basic issues that arise on a site.
• Liaise with the Team Leader on any requested from the public direct to Office.
• Report any receptacles that are defective to the Team Leader.

Essential requirements:

• Good knowledge of the waste and recycling industry.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

What can I expect?

• This is a full-Time post of 37 hours per week.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Pete Unwin.

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