At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Recycling and Waste Team to assist with waste collection and disposal.
- Company: South Gloucestershire Council, dedicated to community improvement and support.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, employee wellbeing support, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Work outdoors, flexible shifts, and a strong team ethos.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while promoting recycling and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in customer service and understanding of waste management practices required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
How you'll make a difference
Working in the Recycling and Waste Team, you will be responsible for waste collection and disposal at Yate household waste recycling centre, assisting members of the public by guiding them to the correct disposal points with their waste and maintaining an efficient and safe flow of traffic.
What you will be doing
It will be your responsibility to maintain a tidy site and stop an overspill of material from sites. You will make sure that health, safety and the welfare of employees, public and others are maintained and comply with the site permit, legislation, and council policies and procedures. Keeping up to date and accurate records for the removal of materials from the site will be a key part of your daily role. Assisting the Supervisor and Team Leader, you will control the exchange of containers, ensuring the site always has space to segregate and store material correctly.
What we need from you
It is essential that you have previous experience of working with customers in a waste-related role. You must have an understanding of waste management and recycling practices with the ability to identify hazardous or non-permitted waste types. We require you to have the ability to follow site rules and procedures with basic knowledge of health and safety, including the correct use of PPE. It is key that you can carry out manual handling, including lifting and moving heavy or bulky items safely using equipment such as pallet trucks. It is essential that you can work well within a team, be calm and able to deal with potential conflict or disagreements in a professional manner and advise visitors to site on the rules and help promote recycling.
What you need to know
You must be available for rota-based shifts including weekends and bank holidays. Working outside in all weather conditions, you will work on uneven surfaces with personal protective equipment worn.
How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different
What's special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training. As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave, employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work.
Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it!
Site Operative - Waste - Yate employer: South Gloucestershire Council
At South Gloucestershire Council, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing our community. As a Site Operative in Yate, you will benefit from generous annual leave, employee wellbeing support, and access to various staff discounts, all while contributing to meaningful projects that improve the lives of local residents. Join us in making a difference and enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth within a diverse and dedicated team.
Contact Details:
South Gloucestershire Council Recruitment Team
