Waste & Recycling Operative (Level 1) (Driver) (Easy Apply)
Job description
** This advert is for those who have already been interviewed via the easy apply process **
About the role:
This is a great opportunity to be part of a team providing one of the most important services to Powys residents as well as increasing recycling.
Waste and Recycling is collected from every resident and in Powys we are one of the best performing Councils in Wales which as a country is third in the world for recycling!
If it wasn’t for our frontline staff, we could never achieve this.
If you want to be a part of this team as a driver or loader, really making a difference, we want to hear from you!
About you:
- You must hold at least an HGV Class 2 Driving Licence.
- You must take pride in your work, be reliable, and willing to work as part of a team to get the job done.
- You must be committed to helping increase recycling in Powys.
-Flexible, positive, approachable and committed to making a difference
to the local community we live in as the first point of contact for the service.
-Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers throughout the year.
-Able to follow instructions for your own and colleagues health and safety.
What you will do:
-Drive and load a variety of waste and recycling collection vehicles, taking
responsibility for the vehicle throughout the working day.
-Make sure that residents are putting out the correct things for recycling in the right containers and leaving information if they are not.
-Unload the vehicle at the transfer stations, following all site rules.
-Report any problems to Supervisors so that residents receive a quality
service.
-Other activities such as working at the transfer stations, making deliveries
and bulky waste collections.
There is no DBS Check requirement for this position.
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