Waste Recycling Operative — Community Impact & Training

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

General holiday entitlement

Training programs for career growth

Staff well being support

Public transport discounts

LGPS pension and AVC scheme

Employee assistance programme

Leisure facility discounts & 12 weeks'

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking personnel for recycling material collection from domestic, commercial and trade properties across the district. You will exercise judgement to determine items to remove and liaise with the Team Leader on public requests, reporting any defective receptacles promptly.

You should be self-motivated, able to motivate others, and have a solid understanding of Health & Safety procedures within the waste and recycling industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess waste needs and provide practical solutions.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent liaison with the public and team leaders.
• Knowledge of waste and recycling industry.

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling materials from domestic, commercial and trade properties.
• Use judgement to determine items to remove.
• Liaise with Team Leader on requests from the public.
• Report defective receptacles to the Team Leader.
• Be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with stakeholders.
• Prioritise conflicting demands and manage work safely.

Skills

Judgement

Initiative

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Numeracy

Literacy

Waste & recycling knowledge

Job description

Wakefield Council is seeking personnel for recycling material collection from domestic, commercial and trade properties across the district. You will exercise judgement to determine items to remove and liaise with the Team Leader on public requests, reporting any defective receptacles promptly.

You should be self-motivated, able to motivate others, and have a solid understanding of Health & Safety procedures within the waste and recycling industry.