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Job description

Working within the Household Recycling Service (Waste Management Department) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective recycling service at the Household Recycling Centres, in all weather conditions. The postholder is the Council’s interface with the public and is required to interact with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner, and to ensure that environmental standards are met and maintained in accordance with site operational conditions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation of the Household Recycling Centre and the promotion of recycling to all site users.
• Cash handling in accordance with procedures, for all cash received at Household Recycling Centre sites, to include issue of receipts and deposit of cash to safe. Collection and recording of all prepaid vouchers presented by commercial customers.
• Control traffic entering and leaving the site, issue of directions for tipping and assistance to the public with tipping as required.
• Responsible for the upkeep and cleansing of the site and its surrounds to include the site office and facilities. Eg spreading salt.
• Responsible for the general maintenance of the approach road and verge in the immediate vicinity of the site, which is under Council control.
• Completion of all associated records and paperwork as required, including site records and issue of Controlled Waste transfer notes.
• Ensure the Household Recycling Centre site is opened each morning and locked each evening as appropriate, ensuring that the alarm system is activated accordingly.
• Report to the Supervisor or other designated officer on damages, loss, repairs, etc, so as to ensure the continued safe running of the site.
• Operation of CCTV recording system as required.
• Ensure that materials are separated and placed in relevant skips / compactor, eg, timber, metal, green waste, in order to promote recycling on the site.
• Responsible for application and monitoring of on-site pest control and insect control measures.
• Separate and store electrical goods, fridges and freezers and white goods, (WEEE) in accordance with the model conditions of the site.
• Operation of a full range of compactors, e.g. electrical and mechanical.
• Direct service drivers to skip bay, making public aware of reversing lorry and any dangers that may occur, and cleaning up any spillage that may occur.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Knowledge of waste and recycling centre.
• Operate mechanical equipment.