Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location : Ty Blaen, Torfaen Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 15:00
Salary: £12.32
Driving waste vehicles around Torfaen and assisting with the collection of waste
This role is paid at £13:47 after the initial 12 week period with increments of pay added annually.
Good chance of a full time role with the Authority if placement is successful
1. To carry out Waste collection services as agreed with your Supervisor.
2. To carry out job chats on a yearly basis in order to establish your crew’s needs.
3. To distribute promotional literature as and when required.
4. To liaise with the Waste Awareness Officer/Enforcement Officer where there are areas of non-compliance by residents of Torfaen.
5. To monitor the performance of your crew on a daily basis and report back to your Supervisor, where there are issues with performance.
6. To contribute to raising public awareness of the twin bin scheme and other waste initiatives introduced throughout Torfaen.
7. To identify and provide additional assistance for members of the public who are experiencing difficulties in carrying out the separation of their waste.
8. To carry out regular audits of the number of waste receptacles collected by your team, and relay this information to your Supervisor.
9. To gain an accredited professional award that will be determined by Management.
10. To work with the Education Officer, which involves school visits and road shows where you will be expected to interact with students and residents of Torfaen helping and advising on any twin bin related issues.
11. Work in a safe manner ensuring that all protective clothing is worn.
12. Work within the Councils Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
13. To work within the Councils policies and procedures.
1.1Educated to GCSE level
1.2 Must hold a Full Clean UK Driving Licence HGV cat C
1.3 Experience in the field of Refuse/Recycling collections
Experience
2.1 Proven supervisory experience
2.2 Proven knowledge in the delivery of refuse/recycling
2.3 Ability to provide practical and creative solutions to refuse/recycling issues.
Skills and Abilities
3.1 To be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
3.2 Customer care skills when dealing with members of the public
3.3 Able to deal positively and objectively with conflict
Personal Attributes
4.1To be committed to team working and be able to contribute to the effective functioning of the team
4.2 Use resources effectively to achieve value for money
4.3 To have an adaptable style in order to accept change and be flexible in attitude