Waste Transfer Station Operative

Salary

Grade 5 - £26,403 - £27,694

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Open Ended

Job category/type

Environmental Services and Waste management

Job reference

REQAA6771

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Waste Transfer Station Operative - Job Description (W)

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Waste Transfer Station Operative - Job Description 2024

Be part of one of the best recycling team in Wales

Pembrokeshire has been among Wales' top recycling authorities since 2019, and we are now looking for Waste Transfer Station Operative to join our innovative recording breaking Waste and Recycling service.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team. This is a rewarding, physical role that keeps you fit while making a real difference.

Delivering and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, you will be working in a modern purpose-built facility ensuring Pembrokeshire County Council remails a leading Local Authority in delivering waste operations in Wales. You will undertake a range of duties in a team environment, connected with the collection and disposal of waste and recycling from across the county. You will ensure that all refuse and recyclable materials received from households and businesses across Pembrokeshire is sorted, separated and bulked appropriately within a safe and well-maintained environment.

You will be actively supporting PCC to achieve its core objective to be one of the top recycling Authorities in Wales making a greener and cleaner Pembrokeshire. You will also support our ambitions surrounding continuous service improvement for an efficient service whilst meeting Welsh Governments targets and legislation.

Roles Available

We are seeking permanent posts for Waste Transfer Station Operative

Requirement of the role.

• A valid driving licence is desirable, ideally including HGV and experience operating forklift and telehandler.
• Must be physically fit, able to lift and move bins, boxes and operate plant/machinery throughout the working day.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team/crew and to use own initiative.
• High degree of awareness in respect of health and safety in relation to manual handling, plant and machinery and vehicle movements.
• Requirement to be literate and numerate in order to accept work instructions and complete necessary work documentation, with ability to use IT systems.
• There is a requirement to work bank holidays and weekends affected by Christmas closure. May be some opportunities for overtime.

Why join PCC?

• 26 days holiday pro rata increasing to 31 days after five years' service (pro rata)
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly daytime hours (7.5 hour shifts)
• Provision of PPE.
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

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Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.