HWRC Weekend Site Operative Salary - £25854 - £27269 (Grade 4) Hours - 16 hours per week, across Saturday and Sunday. Contract type - Part time, permanent Are you a hardworking individual who's looking to work in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a dedicated a Weekend Site Operative to join our team and play a crucial role in maintaining the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) sites. Role Responsibilites: Ensure the smooth running of the HWRC site, completing assigned duties that support safety and efficiency. Step into a leadership role as the site's responsible person in the absence of the HWRC Manager/Supervisor. If qualified, operate non-HGV mobile plant and vehicles to meet the high standards laid out in work directives and schedules. Safely drive and handle equipment, adhering to legal and council guidelines, ensuring compliance with all operational requirements. Be the friendly face of the Council by assisting customers and resolving any issues they may encounter while using our services. Role Requirements: Previous experience of working in a HWRC or waste environment. Someone with a positive attitude who enjoys working outdoors and is ready to step up when needed. Ideally, experience or qualifications to operate non-HGV mobile plant and vehicles. Strong communication skills and the ability to represent the Council in a professional manner, helping customers with their needs. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Andy Wain - Andy.Wain@wolverhampton.gov.uk Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here Recruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification