Waste Operative

365 People are recruiting for Experienced Recycling & Waste Operatives based in LE8 area of Leicester.

**Hours of work are:

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Monday 9am - 4pm

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - Closed

Thursday 9am-4pm

Friday 9am - 4pm

Saturday 9am - 4pm

Sunday 9am - 4pm

**Duties include**

Assist and advise with the recycling and disposal of waste materials at the waste site offering to show or help customers rather than tell them the correct place to deposit their waste.

Ensure waste streams are not mixed and are separated correctly.

Maintain and ensure clean loads of recyclable waste before sending to disposal point and that loads that leave the site are not contaminated.

Maintain RHWS services in accordance with Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems and follow health and safety procedures and safe systems of work.

Maintain compliance with all legislative requirements including the site operating and environmental licences.

Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

Check permits for vans and trailers, or for permitted waste.

Ensure maintenance schedules are followed.

Ensure data is correctly entered when completing requisitions and tonnage returns.

Identify opportunities to improve customer service and recycling rates.

Communicate with customers, responding to queries or complaints. Build effective relationships through customer contact and consistency of approach in all customer communications.

Support the achievement of all service levels, particularly targeted recycling rates at sites.

**Previous Experience in this field is a MUST**

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

- Whetstone (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/02/2024