Recycling Assistant

4 months ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Veesupportservices Ltd Full time

Assist and advise the public who visit the recycling centre on where they need to go to recycle certain items. (35%)
- Use electronic payment systems and processes to complete customer transactions. (5%)
- Ensure that members of the public using the facilities do so in a safe manner avoiding risk or injury. (20%)
- Safe manual handling and disposal of materials, including those that are hazardous, in accordance with Health & Safety legislation. (10%)

Responsible for cleaning any locations where spillages have taken place and ensure that all areas of the site are kept clean and tidy. Report defects, hazards or unsafe working practice to the manager. (10%)
- Assist in the control and direction of all traffic and users of the facility. (10%)
- Assist members of the public and recycling agents in receiving and segregating a variety of household waste. (10%)
- Ensure customer standards are adhered to at all times.
- Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

**Qualifications**:
Functional skills in English and Maths level 1, and/or the ability to follow straight forward oral and written instructions and keep basic work records.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in an operational environment.
- Knowledge of customer care standards.
- Knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation and Safety.
- Trained in Asbestos Awareness.
- Knowledge and experience of undertaking a variety of manual tasks within the recycling facility.
- Trained in Manual Handling. Desirable qualifications/ knowledge
- Functional skills in English and Maths Level 2, or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 2 Waste Management.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH.
- Knowledge of recyclable materials.
- Knowledge of vehicle safety within a front-line service area.
- Full driving license.

**Job Type**: Temporary contract
Contract length: 4 months

**Salary**: £12.18 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Asbestos training, manual handling: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ2 waste management (required)
- Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Plymouth (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Plymouth: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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