Waste Operative

Gi Group; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group in Ripon invites applications for Waste Operatives to help residents unload vehicles and sort waste at sites in Ripon HG4 1TT and Sowerby YO88AG. Own transport recommended.

Shifts are rota-based, 8am-5pm in summer and 8am-4pm in winter, with weekends required. Full briefing and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills and polite, professional manners.
• Confident speaking to members of the public.
• IT literate and comfortable using handheld devices.
• Reliable punctual, and able to follow instructions.
• Able to work outdoors and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Helping residents with unloading their vehicles of waste and disposing of the items in the correct waste and recycle bins
• Direct residents to the correct Wastebins and recycling areas
• Working outdoors in all weathers
• Conducting the collection of full skips
• Using online systems on site
• Separating materials into allocated bins
• Public facing, greet residents as they arrive
• Help keep traffic moving safely and smoothly

Skills

Good customer service

Confident speaking to the public

IT literate/handheld devices

Reliable punctual/follow instructions

Outdoor work/long hours

Job description

We are recruiting for Waste Operatives for our client based in Ripon HG4 1TT & Sowerby YO88AGOWN TRANSPORT IS RECOMMENDED

Please see below the Hours, pay and Key duties.

Hours;

Monday– Sunday

8am-5pm – Summer

8am-4pm– Winter

This is rota based - Includes weekends.

All sites are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - you will be required to work these days. Your shifts will be discussed on induction.

Pay;

Temp-Perm

Key Duties

• Helping residents with unloading their vehicles of waste and disposing of the items in the correct waste and recycle bins
• Direct residents to the correct Wastebins and recycling areas
• Working outdoors in all weathers
• Conducting the collection of full skips
• Using online systems on site
• Separating materials into allocated bins
• Public facing, greet residents as they arrive
• Help keep traffic moving safely and smoothly

Candidate Requirements

• Good customer service skills and polite, professional manners
• Confident speaking to members of the public
• IT literate and comfortable using handheld devices
• Reliable punctual, and able to follow instructions
• Able to work outdoors and stand for long periods

Additional Information

• Full briefing and guidance will be provided
• PPE will be supplied where required
• Role is customer-facing

Thank you for submitting your application.