Job Title: Refuse Loader
Location: City Clean Hollingdean Depot, Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton BN1 7GA
Hours: Full time
Pay: £13.26 per hour
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Working as part of a team, led by the driver, with responsibility for collecting refuse and recycling and other waste service duties. Follow management instructions and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently, in accordance with guidelines. Focus on customer satisfaction.
Key responsibilities:
1. Ensure that all refuse, recycling, and cleansing rounds are completed within specified timescales and to a high customer service standard, including weekend catch-up days for Bank Holidays.
2. Assist the driver in preparing the vehicle for the day.
3. Ensure safety equipment is available, in good condition, and worn as required. PPE must be compliant with Health and Safety standards, used according to Risk Assessments, and kept presentable.
4. Operate machinery following instructions and training, ensuring the driver is visible when reversing and signals are used as required.
5. Report service issues or potential failures to team managers promptly.
6. Assist with collections, including returning bins to designated points.
7. Communicate calmly, positively, and helpfully with the public, residents, customers, and staff.
8. Follow relevant policies and procedures, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Code of Conduct, and safety reporting guidelines, which are periodically updated.
9. Assist with other waste collection tasks such as litter picking, fly-tipping removal, yard duties, and bin deliveries/collections, within your abilities and safety guidelines.
10. Complete and submit paperwork, work tickets, and electronic communications daily.
11. Adhere to the Council's Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, and Safety policies and procedures.
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