Waste & Recycling Operative (Level 1) (Driver)

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Rhayader; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Rhayader, Wales is looking for a dedicated driver or loader for their Waste and Recycling service. The successful candidate will ensure proper waste handling, support recycling efforts, and work collaboratively with the team. An HGV Class 2 Driving Licence is essential. Join us in making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence is essential.
• Must be reliable and willing to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to increasing recycling in the community.

Responsibilities

• Drive and load waste and recycling collection vehicles.
• Ensure correct materials are put out for recycling.
• Unload vehicle at transfer stations and report problems.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Driving Licence

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Commitment to recycling

Job description

Overview

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team providing one of the most important services to Powys residents and to help increase recycling. Waste and Recycling is collected from every resident and Powys is one of the best performing Councils in Wales for recycling. If you want to be part of this team as a driver or loader and make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Drive and load a variety of waste and recycling collection vehicles, taking responsibility for the vehicle throughout the working day.
• Ensure residents put out the correct materials for recycling in the right containers and leave information if they are not.
• Unload the vehicle at transfer stations, following all site rules.
• Report any problems to Supervisors so that residents receive a quality service.
• Assist with other activities such as working at transfer stations, making deliveries and bulky waste collections.

What you will need

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential).
• Pride in your work, reliability, and willingness to work as part of a team to get the job done.
• Commitment to helping increase recycling in Powys.
• Flexible, positive, approachable, and committed to making a difference to the local community; first point of contact for the service.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers throughout the year.
• Able to follow instructions for your own and colleagues health and safety.

Note: The job requirements and language options are described in the full job details. Powys County Council welcomes applications in either Welsh or English; an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than one in English.