Waste Transfer Station Attendant

Job Introduction
**ROLE OF THE JOB**

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to assist in the day-to-day running of a busy Waste Transfer Station at our Cowley Road Depot in Blyth on a **_part time basis, working 14.5 hours per week_**.

This is a dynamic role, no two days are the same and your responsibilities would include:

- Inspecting vehicles and the waste they are delivering into our Waste Transfer Station.
- Directing site users to the correct skips and bays.
- Keeping the site litter free, safe and tidy for all users.
- Operating plant and machinery to load skips.
- Manage capacity of skips and book exchanges when necessary.
- Work with site management to ensure compliance with the site licence.

You must be physically fit, able to multi-task and prioritise your own workload, good problem-solving and communication skills are essential to ensure the smooth running of the transfer station.

**REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB**

- Previous experience of operating plant and machinery such as; Telehandlers / Loading Shovels would be desirable
- Driving licence desirable

We are really looking for someone who is friendly, courteous and able to get on with site users, but also able to challenge in areas of site safety when necessary, such as users not wearing the correct PPE or depositing waste that the site is not permitted to receive etc. An important aspect of the role is the accurate completion of paperwork such as a daily task sheet that is required to help ensure the site meets its permit requirements.

If you are the type of person who likes to keep busy, litter picking, sweeping, interacting with and directing site users, then is could be the role for you.

**Why choose us?**

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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**Further information**

Please note that this is a part time position.

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