Recycling & Waste Operative

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance Location : Ty Blaen, Torfaen Council Hours Per Week :37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :07:00 End Time : 15:00 Salary: £11.44 Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work within Neighbourhood services and in particular the Waste services section? We are looking for Waste Collection Operatives to collect all aspects of waste throughout the county borough. This will include domestic waste, trade waste and recycling which incorporates black box collections, green waste, cardboard and food. If you are what we are looking for then we would be delighted to hear from you Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities 1 Carry out Waste collection services as agreed with your Supervisor and Waste Team Leader. 2 To liaise with the Waste Awareness Officer/Enforcement Officer where there are areas of non compliance by residents of Torfaen. 3 To contribute to raising public awareness of the twin bin scheme currently being utilised throughout Torfaen. 4 To identify and provide additional assistance for members of the public who are experiencing difficulties in carrying out the separation of their waste. 5 To carry out regular audits of the number of bins, bags or boxes collected by your team, and relay this information to your Supervisor. 6 To gain an accredited professional award such as the Institute of Customer Service Communications Award Level 1. Training and advice will be offered in order to gain this award by your designated coach. 7 To work with the Education Officer, which involves school visits and road shows where you will be expected to interact with students and residents of Torfaen helping and advising on any twin bin related issues. 8 Work in a safe manner, with safe working practices. Ensure that all protective clothing is worn, boots, gloves and reflective waistcoats. 9 Work within the Councils Health and Safety Policy. 10 Ensure all spillages are removed, however created, where there is evidence of Waste spillages, the location and spillage type should be reported to the Supervisor immediately. 11 Report additional bins, excessive extra plastic sacks, and contaminated bins to your Supervisor. 12 Be courteous and polite to members of the public at all times. 13 If access is impaired you must pull out the bins, bags and boxes and return to collection point. All bins, bags and boxes must be emptied. 14 To work with your Team Leader when they are reversing the vehicle, Banksman training will be provided. 15 Be responsible for the Health and Safety of yourself and your colleagues. 16 Ensure safe working practices are followed. 17 To distribute promotional literature as and when required. 18 Ensure that all assisted collections are carried out and waste receptacles returned to correct positions. 19 Carry out any reasonable request by your Supervisor. This may include gritting duties during the winter period, in house training will be provided. Education/Qualifications/Knowledge 1.1 Educated to Secondary Education level 1.2 Knowledge of the Refuse/Recycling service and the aims/targets of Waste Collection within the County Borough 1.3 Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and statutory obligations that affect the provision and delivery of the twin Bin Refuse Collection Scheme Experience 2.1 Previous experience in the field of Refuse/Recycling Skills and Abilities 3.1To be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills 3.2 Customer care skills when dealing with members of the public 3.3 Able to deal positively and objectively with conflict Personal Attributes 4.1To be committed to team working and be able to contribute to the effective functioning of the team 4.2 Use resources effectively to achieve value for money 4.3 To have an adaptable style in order to accept change and be flexible in attitude Circumstances 5.1To be willing to undertake training appropriate to the post