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Job description

Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Collection) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective refuse collection service including all recycling collection activities, in all weather conditions. Normally working in a squad environment, the postholder shall be expected to interact with and deal with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner and shall be assigned to Environmental Cleansing (Refuse Collection) duties, throughout the Council District, as per letter of offer.

Responsibilities

• Undertake, either individually or as a member of a team, duties connected with the removal of household, industrial, commercial and recyclable refuse from a variety of locations e.g. houses, shops, schools.
• This could involve the full use of refuse containers, eg, plastic sacks, wheelie bins, and paladin bins.
• In the absence of a regular driver or service reserve driver, ensure all collections are provided in the appropriate sequence and ensure that such staff undertake tasks in accordance with Councils Procedures and Policies.
• Assist the assigned driver, as requested, to manoeuvre the vehicle, provided training has been given.
• Clear up spillage, loose refuse and litter in any area arising from the Refuse Collection Service i.e. use of Sharp Kits.
• Report bins damaged or not emptied to the Team Leader.
• Report any premises that appear to have a refuse disposal problem to the Team Leader.
• Notify the occupants of premises as to any change with collection requirements through an appropriate system.
• Operation of any associated apparatus and safety equipment, fitted to the vehicle assigned.
• Identify any public safety hazards and other issues that detrimentally affect the appearance of the environment and to report same to the Team Leader.
• Identify and report any public safety hazard relating to the service to the Team Leader on a daily basis.
• Responsible for the use of radio telecommunications equipment assigned to the vehicle, in accordance with Road Traffic Legislation.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally & in writing to a wide range of people.
• Ability to keep accurate and clear records.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• Flexible, able to work unsociable hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Previous experience in similar role.

Further Information

Temporary (approx 22 weeks cover pending permanent recruitment).