Ashton Recruitment require a Waste Collection Operative our Public Sector Client based in Armagh. Position: Waste Collection Operative Location: Armagh Duration: Fixed term contract for 3 months, may be extended Pay Rate: Scale 3 SCP 7 £13.68 per hour Hours of work: 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 7am - 2.30pm, Friday 7am to 11.30am Duties will include: As a front-line service provider, maintain a positive image of the Council by ensuring that personal appearance and conduct is of a high standard at all times. Remove wheeled refuse containers from collection point, empty, and return to a safe collection point which does not block access for the public or householders. Exercise discretion with regard to whether waste bins should be accepted or rejected for emptying, based upon assessment of level of compliance with Council waste management schemes. Operate mechanical lifting equipment at rear of vehicle. Collect additional waste such as bags and boxes on days scheduled as 'double lift' days. Clear up any accidental spillages associated with emptying of bins. While emptying litter bins, clean up any light littering in the vicinity and report more significant and widespread incidents of littering in the area to the team leader. Provide assistance with the lifting of wheelie bins in designated cases where this has been approved, in accordance with Council policy and procedures. Assist the team leader when necessary to reverse/manoeuvre the vehicle. Work as part of a team to ensure the completion of allocated daily schedules. Essential Criteria: Six months' experience in each of the following areas: General labouring in an outdoors environment or refuse collection; Dealing with the public in a customer service capacity; Operating mechanical lifting equipment. Good communication skills; Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines; Ability to work as part of a team; Ability to work on own initiative; Awareness of Health and Safety issues; Ability to follow clear instructions. Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business