Street Scene and Waste Operative

Location - Plymouth

Hourly Rate - £12.85

Full Time - Interim Position

Reference - 7861093

Background

To keep the city and local environment clean, tidy and adequately maintained with minimum disruption to residents and the public in compliance with relevant environmental legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Removal of waste or recycling from residential and business properties and public land/highway in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and Codes of Practice.
• Carry out grounds maintenance and cleansing as directed in a safe working manner within Codes of practice.
• Responsible for cleaning locations where spillages and split bags have taken place and responsible for safe removal of hazardous substances.
• Ensure areas are left clean and tidy after collections /operations, including replacement of bins.
• Report unsafe working practices to line manager.
• Collecting various types of waste and receycling from commercial and residential properties throughout the city.
• Cleanse public land, highways, and main roads as directed by line manager.
• Carry out grounds maintenance as directed including using mechanical hand tools such as pedestrian mower, strimmer’s and hedge cutters.
• Ensure relevant codes of practice and safe working practices are complied with to promote a cleaner safer city.
• Ensure customer standards are adhered to at all times.
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Functional skills in English and Maths level 1 and/or the ability to follow straightforward oral and written instructions and keep basic work records.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of customer care standards.
• Knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation and Safety.
• Knowledge of recycling materials.
• Trained in Manual Handling.
• Experience of labouring work or heavy manual work.
• Experience in delivering high standards of customer care.
• Experience of working in a waste-based environment.
• Experience of undertaking a variety of manual tasks in a recycling facility.
• Experience of Health & Safety in an operational environment.

Desirable Qualifications/Knowledge

• Functional skills in English and Maths Level 2, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of waste and recycling collection service.
• NVQ Level 2 Waste Management § Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH.
• Knowledge of Street Cleansing service.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety within a front-line service area.
• Full driving licence.

If you are interested in this role, please call 020 3641 9193 for further details or email your CV to apply@instajobsuk.com