Recycling Attendant

Ards and North Down Borough Council

Employer Location: County Down
Phone Number: 03000133333
Email: recruit@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Web: ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/jobs

Job description

The post holder will be primarily based at one of the Councils 9 Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) but may be required to work at any of the other HRCs on occasion to meet the needs of the service. The post holder will be responsible to the HRC Supervisor for the day-to-day operation of the Councils HRCs. To undertake all duties associated with the operation of the Household Recycling Centre/Amenity Site to ensure that all domestic and commercial waste is disposed of in accordance with the Council’s policy for recycling whilst providing the highest level of customer care at all times. The Household Recycling Centres are licensed Waste Management facilities and must operate in accordance with licensing conditions stipulated by DAERA (NIEA) including being manned at all times whilst open. The post holder will be required to work unsupervised and must demonstrate good customer care with site users. The postholder is required as key-holder to open and close the site. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will be primarily based at one of the Councils 9 Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) but may be required to work at any of the other HRCs on occasion to meet the needs of the service.
  • The post holder will be responsible to the HRC Supervisor for the day-to-day operation of the Councils HRCs.
  • To undertake all duties associated with the operation of the Household Recycling Centre/Amenity Site to ensure that all domestic and commercial waste is disposed of in accordance with the Council’s policy for recycling.
  • Provide the highest level of customer care at all times.
  • The Household Recycling Centres are licensed Waste Management facilities and must operate in accordance with licensing conditions stipulated by DAERA (NIEA) including being manned at all times whilst open.
  • The post holder will be required to work unsupervised and must demonstrate good customer care with site users. The postholder is required as key-holder to open and close the site.
  • Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • At least one year’s experience in paid employment of outdoor manual work in all weather conditions.
  • At least one year’s experience in paid employment of dealing with contractors and/or customers.
  • Experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
  • Experience in the operations of electronic devices such as mobile phones or tablets.
  • One year’s experience of operating electrical/mechanical equipment or plant in a work environment.
  • Applicants must be available to work outside normal working hours or to work at other sites within the Borough if required.
  • Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening.
  • Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

  • A relevant qualification in waste management.
  • GCSE in English and Mathematics (grade C or above) or equivalent.
  • At least two years’ experience in paid employment of outdoor manual work in all weather conditions.
  • At least two years’ experience in paid employment of dealing with contractors and/or customers.
  • Experience working within a waste and/or recycling environment.
  • Experience of completing record sheets and recording incidents in the workplace.
  • Experience of keeping computerised records.
  • Experience of Health and Safety practices associated with carrying out waste disposal and recycling activities.
  • Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment. Salary: £25,183 per annum, pro rata.

Vacancy ID
1723938
Job Sector
Environmental, Health and Safety
Area
Co Down
Location
Various Household Recycling Centres across the Ards & North Down Borough
Salary
See Further Information
No. vacancies
6
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
15
Published date
24/06/2025
Closing date
03/07/2025
Worktime
Various, times to be confirmed

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