Salary: £21,286.13 - £21,645.75 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 31.5 hours per week
Job Description
HWRC Operative (19/1125)
You will be required to work 31.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.
Based at Castle Douglas HWRC, you will assist and advise the public to maximise recycling and help with the manual handling of their waste. You will keep the HWRC free from litter and debris and work in accordance with all site procedures, licences and site rules. You will also be required to assist with some duties on the Transfer Station.
You must be educated to a Standard Grade level. You will have good communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and be able to work under pressure.
Experience in the waste industry, building industry or another relevant industry would be a desirable attribute. It would also be desirable to have experience in customer service. You should have an understanding of the importance of recycling and Health & Safety in the workplace. A current telehandler ticket is essential or the willingness to be trained in telehandler use.
The post available for HWRC Operative:
1 x permanent post of 31.5 hours per week 9 hours per day on a two week rolling rota as follows; Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday the 1 st week and Wednesday, Thursday the 2 nd week
This post may be required to cover other Household Waste Recycling Centres from time to time.
This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For further information please contact Kirk Telfer, 01387 750911 or kirk.telfer@dumgal.gov.uk
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