Waste Collection Assistant

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

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking reliable Waste Collection Assistants to join their Waste & Recycling Team. The role involves engaging with the public, operating vehicles, handling refuse and recyclables, and working independently. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, possess strong communication skills, and be team players. This position offers the opportunity for impactful community service within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and mobile.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with colleagues and the public in a professional manner.
• Use in-cab devices on vehicles.
• Load and handle refuse and recyclables.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Good communication

Customer service skills

Team player

Physical fitness

Quick learner

Job description

Waste Collection Assistant (2 posts)

We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a Waste Collection Assistant.

Responsibilities

As a Waste Collection Assistant of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner.

You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including:

• Use of the vehicles in cab devices
• Moving, handling and loading of refuse
• Recycling
• Garden waste
• Food waste

You will be expected to work with minimum supervision.

The work involves operating machinery and heavy manual labour; therefore, you must be physically fit and mobile.

Qualifications

Physical fitness and mobility, team player, quick learner, good communication and customer service skills.

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