Reuse & Waste Recycling Operative

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting Reuse & Waste Recycling Operatives at its Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS). You will identify, assess and charge residents for waste, assist the public in safe disposal, and deliver high-quality service under challenging financial times.

Two positions are available, usually based at Whetstone RHWS & WTS, with potential travel across the county. Flexible working options may be discussed. English language is essential for the post.

Qualifications

• Good customer care skills.
• Ability to converse with customers in accurate spoken English.
• Understanding of waste Health & Safety.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and charge residents for waste.
• Assist the public with safe disposal of waste.
• Deliver high-quality service under financial pressures.

Skills

Customer care

Communication

English language

Health & Safety understanding

IT skills

Travel across county

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Work Location: Whetstone Recycling and Household Waste Site & Waste Transfer Station, Enderby Rd, Leicester LE8 6JL & others, Successful candidates will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and charging residents for their chargeable waste, assisting members of the public in the safe disposal of their waste, and delivering a high-quality service under challenging financial times.

Leicestershire County Council is looking to recruit Reuse & Waste Recycling Operatives at its Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS). Candidates must be self-motivated, hard-working, willing to learn and have good customer care skills.,

• A good understanding of waste Health & Safety.
• Good communication skills and the ability to handle all customers in a polite and professional manner.
• The ability to converse with ease with customers and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to travel to locations across the county as required.

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following

Two positions are available, working full time. Both positions will be usually based at Whetstone RHWS & WTS. However, candidates must be able to attend the Oadby RHWS (plus one other RHWS) if required to do so. Usual working pattern will be Wednesday to Monday every week, with start times from 8.45 and finish times up to 7pm, averaging approximately 32.5 hours per week during the winter (October to March) and 41 hours per week during the summer (April to September).Bank Holidays that fall within working patterns could be mandatory but paid as double time).