An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Waste Recycling Operative working from our depot at Carrwood Road, Castleford.
What will be expected from me?
The Postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
* To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders
* To be self-motivated and able to motivate others
* To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures
* The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions
* To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands
* To display basic numeracy and literacy skills
What might I be doing?
The postholder, as part of their roles and responsibilities, will:
* Collect recycling materials from domestic, commercial, and trade properties throughout the district
* Use judgment to determine the appropriate items of waste to be removed
* Use own initiative in dealing with basic issues that arise on a site
* Liaise with the Team Leader on any requests from the public directed to the Office
* Report any defective receptacles to the Team Leader
Essential requirements:
* Good knowledge of the waste and recycling industry
* Good understanding of health and safety procedures
What can I expect?
* This is a full-time post of 37 hours per week
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Support and ongoing training
* Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
* The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our leisure facilities, free 12-week exercise program with a personal trainer, discounts for retail, entertainment, health, and leisure providers, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock.
Tel: 01977 722095
E-mail: dlacey@wakefield.gov.uk or dwoodcock@wakefield.gov.uk
To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.
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