Rchw Site Operative

5 months ago


Braintree, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

**About the role**

**RCHW Site Operative**

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £22,361 per annum

Location: Braintree

Working Style: Fixed-base worker

**Job Purpose**

Working as part of a team and under the instruction of the Site Manager the RCHW (Recycling Centre for Household Waste) Site Operative will contribute towards safe and efficient site operations ensuring the site is clean, tidy and free from risk or accidents and incidents. They will assist members of the public in a friendly and professional manner, providing information and direction as needed.

Assist with all aspects of site operations ensuring that adequate and safe information is given to the sub-contractors / hauliers for the load to be consigned and that the correct instructions are issued, helping to ensure that all traffic / waste movements and Safe Systems of work are adhered to at all times.

Personally responsible for the safe and proper operation and pre-use inspections of any site vehicle/plant under their use. This includes liaising with Area Managers or service support partners for repairs and servicing of all equipment on site, including scheduling works/contractors to avoid impact on the service.

**Accountabilities**
- Comply with site specific rules, safe systems of work and risk assessments at all times
- Deal efficiently and professionally with any requests / concerns / complaints from members of the public
- Ensure materials are sorted and stored correctly to maximise amounts that can be recycled. Assist with waste sampling as appropriate. Report and feedback issues to be addressed
- Responsible for all mobile plant/shunter operations as required to safely maintain material container capacities on sites
- Fully accountable for the pre-use inspections of the plant/shunter, reporting any defects prior to shift start as well as undertaking general maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
- Carry out routine tasks on a daily/weekly basis as defined by the Site Manager, including ensuring the site is clean, safe, and tidy and that equipment and supplies are kept clean and in good working order
- Assist with the supervision of the safe movement of waste containers while ensuring the safety of the public
- Help with the administrative tasks within the waste management processes, paperwork, compliance processes, quality assurance and other related documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Responsible for ensuring daily inspections are carried out to the required standard and are recorded appropriately in accordance with the Environmental Permit and Operating Procedures and ensure all defects are recorded and reported to the appropriate person; report any accidents/incidents and potential hazards that occur on site
- To carry out any other duties commensurate with the post as required to meet the needs of the service.

**The Experience You Will Bring**
- Qualified to minimum GCSE level (or equivalent by experience) in English and Maths or NVQ level 2. Full driving licence with 2 years’ experience. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety accreditation is desirable.
- Desirable: NPORS or similar Plant Operators Licence/Qualification on Material Handler or willing to train, with previous experience operating plant machinery preferably within the waste industry. Mechanical knowledge and knowledge of correct manual handling is desirable
- Experience of working within the waste industry and a forward-facing customer environment, with an interest in recycling and the environment.
- Computer literate (especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook) with good administration skills.
- Ability to work without supervision as well as part of a team.
- Punctual and hardworking. Able to stay calm in difficult situations with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the public. Willingness to adapt and develop skill sets and knowledge as determined by the post. General good health, able to work on foot for lengthy periods of time
- Availability/Locality/Mobility - Able to start early morning shifts. Ability to respond to out of hours to operational and customer emergencies on rare or infrequent occasions.

To read more about us please visit: Climate, Environment and Customer Services

**Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, **or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.**

**Why Essex?**

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the



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