HRc Operative

**Job Title : HRC Operative**

**Location : Downpatrick**

**Duration : 2 months**

**Rate : £11.18 p/h**

**Hours : 37 (monday - Saturday)**

**Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary**:
Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Service) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective recycling service at the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centres, in all weather conditions.

The postholder is the companies interface with the public and is required to interact with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner, and to ensure that environmental standards are met and maintained in accordance with site operational conditions and procedures.

**Duties and Responsibilities ;**
- Responsible for the operation of the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centre and the promotion of recycling to all site users.
- Cash handling in accordance with procedures, for all monies received at skip sites, to include issue of receipts and deposit of monies to safe. Collection and recording of all prepaid vouchers presented by commercial customers using the site
- Control traffic entering and leaving the site, issue of directions for tipping and assistance to the public with tipping as required.
- Responsible for the upkeep and cleansing of the site and its surrounds to include the site office and facilities.
- Responsible for the general maintenance of the approach road and verge in the immediate vicinity of the site, which is under Council control, e.g. spreading of sal
- Completion of all associated records and paperwork as required, including site records and issue of Controlled Waste transfer notes.
- Ensure the skip site is opened each morning and locked each evening as appropriate, ensuring that the alarm system is activated accordingly.
- Report to the Refuse Officer or other designated officer on damages, loss, repairs, etc, so as to ensure the continued safe running of the site
- Operation of CCTV recording system as required.
- Ensure that materials are separated and placed in relevant skips, eg, timber, metal, green waste, in order to promote recycling on the site
- Separate and store electrical goods, fridges and freezers and white goods, in accordance with the model conditions of the site
- Operation of a full range of compactors, e.g. electrical and mechanical
- Direct service drivers to skip bay, making public aware of reversing lorry and any dangers that may occur, placing chains on skips and cleaning up any spillage that may occur.
- Direct and instruct contractors attending sites to remove materials, in accordance with health and safety measures for servicing recycling receptacles on site. Liaise with in-house and private contractors to service sites, as required.
- Identify any public safety hazards and other issues, which could detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment, and to report such issues to the Supervisor for attention.
- Monitor the number of site users as required.
- Supervise and be responsible for ensuring that any staff assigned observe policies and procedures and operate efficiently in the performance of tasks assigned.
- Receive and handle any special wastes such as batteries, oil wastes, etc, as may be required.
- Undertake all appropriate training
- Undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.

Criteria
- Previous experience in similar role.
- Knowledge of waste and recycling centre
- operate mechanical equipment

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

**Salary**: £11.18 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- similar role: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person