Waste Management Operative

3 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

About the Role



We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Waste Management Operative. As a key member of our refuse collection service, you will be responsible for collecting household and commercial waste from various locations.



Key Responsibilities




  • Collecting waste and recyclables from domestic and commercial premises in accordance with safe working methods and departmental policies.
  • Assisting drivers with the safe maneuvering of vehicles on the round or at disposal locations.
  • Delivering sacks, bins, containers, leaflets, and other promotional materials as instructed.
  • Operating compaction and bin lifting equipment safely.
  • Ensuring bin lifting and compaction equipment is secured correctly when vehicles are in transit.
  • Clearing up spillages associated with waste and recycling presented for collection.
  • Working flexibly to ensure all waste management services operate effectively and efficiently, assisting other crew members, teams, and supervisors as needed.
  • Recording and reporting relevant information relating to collections, and dealing with customer queries in a courteous and responsible manner.
  • Reporting defects to vehicles and equipment in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Assisting with the washing of assigned refuse collection vehicles and ensuring they are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
  • Undertaking additional duties as required, including missed collections, bulky collections, and deliveries.
  • Participating in relevant training and development activities to enhance job performance.
  • Acknowledging and adhering to existing working practices, methods, and procedures, and responding positively to new and alternative systems of work.
  • Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to health and safety legislation and council codes of practice.
  • Undertaking other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post.


About You



We are looking for individuals with experience in dealing with the public, undertaking refuse and recycling collections, and providing good customer service. Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.



Equal Opportunities



Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident leader and is committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job. We are also committed to interviewing all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.



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