Job Category : Manual Labour
Location : Prince Rock Depot, Plymouth City Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 06:30
End Time : 16:15
Salary: £12.85
Role outcomes
Role measures
Key
accountabilities
and key measures
Removal of waste or recycling from
residential and business properties and
public land/highway in accordance with
Health and Safety guidelines and Codes of
Practice. Carry out grounds maintenance
and cleansing as directed in a safe working
manner within Codes of practice. (80%)
Responsible for cleaning locations where
spillages and split bags have taken place
and responsible for safe removal of
hazardous substances. Ensure areas are
left clean and tidy after collections
/operations, including replacement of bins.
(15%)
Report unsafe working practices to line
manager. (5%)
Functional skills in English and Maths level 1, and/or the ability to follow
straightforward oral and written instructions and keep basic work records,
Knowledge of Health and Safety in an operational environment
Knowledge of customer care standards
Knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation and Safety
Knowledge of recycling materials
Trained in Manual Handling.
Desirable
qualifications/
knowledge
Functional skills in English and Maths Level 2, or equivalent
Knowledge of waste and recycling collection service
NVQ Level 2 Waste Management
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH
Knowledge of Street Cleansing service
Knowledge of vehicle safety within a front line service area
Full driving licence.
Essential
experience
Experience of labouring work or heavy manual work
Experience in delivering high standards of customer care.
Experience of working in a waste based environment
Experience of undertaking a variety of manual tasks in a recycling facility.
Experience of Health & Safety in an operational environment
Desirable
experience
Experience of waste collection service
Experience of Street Cleansing service
Essential skills
Physical skills required to lift, pull, and push container bins at periodic times of the
day.
Ability to solve straight forward problems regarding access issues and conditions
of containers.
Communication skills required to exchange information with both staff and
members of the public where tact and diplomacy will be required. Skills to use specialist equipment after receiving training for the role.
Collection of Garden waste across the city