Recycling Operative - St Albans

Hertfordshire County Council; St Albans; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in St Albans is seeking a Recycling Operative to assist residents in waste disposal and maintain a clean recycling area. The role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work under varying weather conditions. The position is full-time over 5 days with training provided for specific tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort is advantageous.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while advising residents.

Responsibilities

• Help service users correctly dispose of their waste.
• Check permits for waste vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work environment.
• Look for ways to improve recycling rates.

Skills

Team player

Excellent customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Title: Recycling Operative

Pay rate: £13.06 per hr.

Working: 5 days/week (including weekends), 37.5 hrs total, days off to be confirmed.

Address: 14 Ronsons Way, Sandridge (off St Albans Road), St Albans ,Hearts, AL1 4AP

About the role:

• Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.
• Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.
• Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
• Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.
• Compaction of waste through use of JCB's and compactors (training provided)

About you:

Are you an enthusiastic team player, who wants to join an established team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.

Do you have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service with the ability to remain calm under pressure you will be tasked in advising residents on how to dispose of their waste, whilst working safely. This role involves working in all types of weather conditions and experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort would be advantage.

Looking forward to your response.

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