Overview
Braintree District Council invites applications for the Waste Operative role.
* Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB
* Salary: £26,205 to £27,042 per annum
* Job Type: Full time, Permanent
* Closing date: Monday 27th October (Midnight)
Key Responsibilities
* Undertaking the collection of all types of refuse and recycling waste (including, but not limited to green waste, food waste and dry recycling) from residential and commercial premises in various receptacles, across all routes when required to do so
* Assisting other collection crews as and when instructed to do so
* Assisting the driver in reversing/manoeuvring of the vehicle
* Assisting with the daily/weekly maintenance and cleaning of the depot and vehicles
* Delivering and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction in relation to this service creating a clean, green and safe District for the residents of Braintree
* Assisting in carrying out and recording daily/weekly vehicle and equipment checks
What We’re Looking For
* Have worked in a physically demanding manual job role/ in an outdoor environment
* Must be physically fit, able to move bags and wheeled bins for the working day and walk for a number of miles a day
* Able to work effectively as part of a team/crew
* Experience in a public facing role dealing with customers
* Experience with collection/delivery schedules
* Worked as part of a Waste Management contract
* High degree of awareness in respect of personal health and safety in relation to manual handling and the dangers associated with working continuously in close proximity to the highway
* Good customer service skills
* Flexible approach to working hours
Benefits
* Competitive pay and benefits
* Local government pension scheme
* Learning and development for all staff
* Staff discounts at local businesses
* Staff recognition schemes
* Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership
How to Apply
Interviews will be held on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th November. To submit your application, click ‘Apply’ now.
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