Bin Collection Operative Drumshanbo

Barna Recycling; Drumshanbo; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barna Recycling seeks Bin Collection Operatives to join our waste and recycling collection services across domestic and commercial routes. We are looking for customer-focused individuals to collect waste and recycling and support the driver on daily operations.

Responsibilities include collecting and emptying bins, ensuring health and safety, performing vehicle checks, maintaining cleanliness, and communicating politely with customers.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work varying shifts to meet business needs.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A valid driver’s license; Safe Pass card is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collect and empty refuse bins and bags safely; assist the driver as required.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations; wear safety gear.
• Assist driver with vehicle checks and daily/weekly tasks per policy.
• Help maintain vehicle cleanliness inside and out.
• Help navigate difficult locations or driving conditions.
• Communicate courteously with customers and report issues to supervisor.
• Ensure customer sites are tidy; clear spillages or debris.
• Maintain written/electronic records as required (e.g., service dockets, timesheets).
• Return bins to their original location after collection.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Customer service

Driver’s license

Safe Pass

Job description

We are looking for Bin Collection Operatives to join our waste and recycling collection services. We are seeking customer focused individuals to collect waste and recycling on our Domestic and Commercial routes.

Bin Collector Operative Responsibilities:

• Collecting and emptying refuse bins and bags in a safe manner and assisting the driver in carrying out their role
• Be compliant with health, safety, smoking regulations and environmental requirements, including ensuring safety wear is worn at all times
• Assist driver in carrying out required vehicle checks as required on daily or weekly basis in accordance with company policy
• Assist driver in maintaining vehicle cleanliness, inside and out
• Assist driver in navigating difficult locations or driving conditions
• Communicate courteously with customers and relay information that could potentially improve customer service or route optimisation to the relevant supervisor
• Ensure customer sites are not littered in any way and ensure spillages or debris are cleared away
• Maintain written and electronic records where required e.g. service dockets, worksheets, timesheets etc.
• Ensure that customer bins and property are treated with respect, and that the bin is returned to where it was removed from

Skills and Experience required:

• Flexibility with regard to working varying shifts in line with business needs
• Good Communication Skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• A valid Drivers License
• A valid Safe Pass Card is an advantage

Terms:

• Hours: shift start times vary between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. and finish times very between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Required to work Saturdays and Public holidays on occasion
• 3 month fixed term contract