Household Waste Recycling Centre Operative | Part Time | Site Operative | Skelmersdale HWRC

Salary: £25,185-£25,989 per annum | Part Time, Permanent | 32 Hours per Week

Responsibilities:

• Following routine daily instructions to deliver service standards and performance.
• Meeting and greeting customers and providing advice on use of the facility and where to deposit waste items.
• Assisting customers with depositing their waste.
• Maximising the amount of waste that is separated for re-use or recycling by sorting/retrieving reusable or recyclable materials and encouraging customers to separate waste and use the correct containers.
• Providing customers with information about re-use and recycling, including details of what happens to the materials collected at the HWRC.
• Implementing council HWRC policies through direct engagement with customers, including potentially dealing with difficult situations or customers.
• Processing payments or charges for delivery of specific wastes.
• Conducting practical activities to contribute to the upkeep and appearance of the HWRC, including site maintenance and ensuring that working areas are tidy and compliant with quality, environmental and health & safety standards; operating specialist mechanical plant and compaction equipment.
• Assisting in the running of re-use shops and other re-use activities.
• Supporting the Site Supervisor in the delivery of aspects of their role that are commensurate to the grade of the post, routinely in their absence.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements:

• The ability to follow instructions.
• The ability to communicate accurately and professionally with customers.
• The ability to operate basic mobile or mechanical plant.
• A commitment to provide high levels of customer service.
• A commitment to health and safety.

Additional requirements:

• The post holder will be required to work on Bank Holidays as standard or in rota irrespective of whether the Bank Holidays fall on their normal working day.
• The post holder will be required to undertake basic competency qualifications.
• The post holder will be trained in the operation of any mobile or mechanical plant associated with the role and operate that plant as a daily duty.
• The post holder will be required to work at other operational facilities within a reasonable distance of their specified facility; expenses may be paid for travel if applicable, otherwise public transport may be required.

Other:

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