Waste Recycling Operatives x 7 (Seasonal)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking seven seasonal Waste Recycling Operatives for the Waste Recycling Service from March to November, working 39 weeks per year. Candidates will need to demonstrate effective communication skills and understanding of health and safety. Responsibilities include collection of recycling waste and liaising with the team leader. Full-time positions offering support and ongoing training, along with a range of benefits such as discounted transport and leisure memberships are available.

Benefits

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free exercise program

Leisure facilities membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the waste and recycling industry.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collection of recycling materials from various properties.
• Use judgement to determine appropriate items of waste to be removed.
• Deal with basic issues that arise on site.
• Liaise with the Team Leader on public requests.
• Report defective receptacles to the Team Leader.

Skills

Self-motivation

Understanding of Health & Safety procedures

Problem assessment and practical solutions

Prioritization of conflicting demands

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Job description

An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for seven Waste Recycling Operatives (Seasonal Posts) working from our depots across the District.

These are seasonal posts within the Waste Recycling Service, running from March to November. The successful applicants will work 39 weeks per year (March to November) and are not required to work December through to February, though the offer of occasional extra work may be made. A pro rata salary payment will be made in 12 equal monthly instalments.

What will be expected from me?

The Postholders will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

• To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders
• To be self‑motivated and can motivate others
• To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions
• To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands
• To display basic numeracy and literacy skills

What I might be doing?

The postholders as part of their roles and responsibilities will:

• Collection of recycling materials from domestic, commercial and trade properties throughout the district
• Use judgement to determine the appropriate items of waste to be removed
• Use own initiative in dealing with basic issues that arise on a site
• Liaise with the Team Leader on any requests from the public direct to Office
• Report any receptacles that are defective to the Team Leader

Essential requirements

• Good knowledge of the waste and recycling industry
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures

What can I expect?

• These are full‑Time posts of 37 hours per week March to November
• Support and ongoing training
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Dave Narey.

Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.