Waste Recycling Operative

Wakefield Council is hiring a Waste Recycling Operative based in Castleford, UK. The role involves collecting recycling materials, assessing waste, and liaising with team leaders. Candidates should have knowledge of health and safety procedures and good problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers benefits such as generous leave, training support, and discounted public transport. The role is not remote and requires working from the depot.
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 can 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 I might be doing?

The post holder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:
• Collection of recycling materials from domestic, commercial and trade properties throughout the district.
• Use judgement 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 requested from the public direct to Office.
• Report any receptacles that are defective 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 excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

For further enquiries please contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock, Street Scene Officers on 01977 722095.

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

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Fluency Duty

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.

Probation

In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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