Waste Collection Operative

Tameside Council; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Dukinfield is seeking a Waste Collection Operative to ensure cleanliness and safety by collecting waste from various properties. Candidates should possess good physical fitness and be able to work in all weather conditions. Responsibilities include sorting waste, maintaining equipment, and observing safety regulations. The role offers a 36-hour workweek with dedicated hours Monday to Friday, excluding specific holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle basic tools such as brushes and shovels.
• Physically demanding tasks including lifting and walking.
• Alertness to hazards and maintaining productivity.

Responsibilities

• Collect and sort waste from various containers.
• Use tools to assist with collection and maintain equipment.
• Observe safety regulations and report hazards.

Skills

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Excellent communication skills

Good physical fitness

Strong work ethic

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

As a Waste Collection Operative you will play a vital role in keeping Tameside clean and safe by collecting and removing waste and recyclable material from residential, industrial, commercial and educational properties.

Responsibilities

• Collect and sort waste from a variety of containers, accurately load it into the collection vehicle.
• Use basic tools such as brushes and shovels to assist with collection and maintain the vehicle and equipment.
• Observe all health, safety and environmental regulations, alert to hazards and report incidents.
• Work in all weather conditions, undertake written and verbal instructions and demonstrate courteous, respectful behaviour to customers and colleagues.
• Maintain high productivity levels, undertake significant amounts of walking, lifting and manoeuvring full and empty waste collection receptacles.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in all weather conditions and handle basic tools such as brushes and shovels.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and work safely in a physically demanding environment.
• Alertness to hazards, high productivity and a strong work ethic.
• Good physical fitness, capable of significant walking, lifting and manoeuvring full and empty containers.
• Excellent communication skills, courteous and respectful to customers and colleagues.

Working Hours

The role requires a 36 hour working week, normally Monday to Friday, including Bank Holidays but excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.