Waste Collection Operative

2 weeks ago

Norwich, United Kingdom South Norfolk Council Full time

**Location**

Ketteringham Depot, Station Ln, Hethersett, Norwich NR9 3AZ

**Application Deadline**

Sunday, June 23, 2024

**Salary Band**

Band A - £21,100 - £21,960

**Job Summary**

**Salary Range and Hours**:Band A, £21,100 - £21,960 per annum, 37 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday)

We are currently participating in our national pay negotiations with the trade unions (UNISON). As an organisation we are also committed to being a Real Living Wage employer, meaning all of our staff are paid a minimum of £12 per hour which equates to £23,151 per annum and this forms part of these negotiations. Our advertised salary bands will be updated when formal negotiations are completed.

**Contract Type**:Permanent

**Location**:Ketteringham Depot Station Lane Hethersett NR9 3AZ

The Operations team is, amongst other things, responsible for delivering an efficient and effective waste collection service to meet the requirements of both residents and businesses across the District. If you value, the environment, enjoy physical activity and the opportunity to work outdoors, then read on...

**Role Snapshot **

Operating from Ketteringham Depot and working as part of a small team the role presents the opportunity to ensure a clean environment, undertake physical activity and the ability to work outdoors. Additionally, there will be the opportunity for career development into a driving role if you display the right aptitude and commitment.

Working at the Council enables you to be part of an organisation which is proud to deliver high-quality, customer focussed services. Our success comes from us being commercially astute and business-like. Continuous improvement is also vital, and we challenge ourselves to develop new and innovative ways to improve the services that make a real difference to people’s lives.

**What you could be part of**

Working at the Council enables you to be part of an organisation which is proud to deliver high-quality, customer focussed services. Our success comes from us being commercially astute and business-like. Continuous improvement is also vital, and we challenge ourselves to develop new and innovative ways to improve the services that make a real difference to people’s lives.

**What you’ll be doing **
- Empty waste receptacles and collect waste in accordance with the methods and arrangements prevailing and laid down by the Councils. This includes but is not limited to general refuse, recyclable and green waste. The current method of collection involves the deposition of waste into refuse/recycling collection vehicles (RCV).
- Act and work as part of a team to deliver the services that the Councils require to a high standard.
- Act and work to meet the prescribed standards and requirements of health and safety. This will include assisting vehicle drivers in the safe manoeuvring of vehicles where appropriate.
- Act and work in a professional, competent and positive way with customers commensurate with the role.
- When not allocated to a collection crew, to carry out other duties within the operations service.
- Work as part of a team to ensure standards, targets and performance indicators for the services are met with a focus on customer needs and continuous service improvement.

**You must have**

**Essential Criteria**

**Essential Skills
Ability to undertake repetitive manual lifting and moving tasks i.e. the emptying of waste receptacles

Ability to work flexibly as part of a team to deliver the service

Ability to follow procedures and accept direction

Demonstrates a working knowledge/ability to meet health and safety and other operational requirements

Have an ability to complete tasks in a defined way as directed

Ability to interact with customers in a positive and professional manner

**What’s in it for you**

**Why Work For Us?**

Do you want to know more about why our staff work for us? Our website has a fantastic why work for us section where our staff tell us what makes working for the Councils so special.

**What Flexible and Agile Working Arrangements do we Offer?**

The Councils understand the importance of operating a work life balance in the modern world. The Councils operate a flexible working policy and agile working options available for employees where operationally possible.

**What Roles Do the Councils Offer?**

The Councils operate a vast and diverse number of services for our residents, so with this comes a vast and diverse amount of job roles within the Councils. Our website has a great graphic showing all our job families and roles within the Councils. From here you can plan your career with the Councils or get some ideas on other roles that you may be interested in.

**What Benefits do our Employees Receive?**

View all our amazing staff benefits on offer for our employees. Our website has a brilliant benefits section allowing you to see the range of discounts, exclusive offers and total rewards our employees receive. Make sure you stop by to find

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