Our client is seeking “waste operatives” located in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

What you will be doing!

• To undertake, individually or as part of a collection crew, all duties connected with the collection of domestic and commercial waste, including recyclables, organics, food waste and residual waste.
• To check each individual bin for contamination, apply a contamination sticker if appropriate, and report all occurrences to the driver for recording on the contamination sheet.
• To collect each individual bin from its presentation point, including Assisted Collections, and return it to the same point following emptying.
  To safely operate all necessary lifting and compaction equipment on the waste collection vehicles.
• To collect any bulky waste items and correctly load in the waste collection vehicle.
• To work on Public and Bank Holidays and, on occasion, at weekends, as directed by the Operations and Fleet Manager, to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective public service. (All requests for leave will be considered and if possible, accommodated after ensuring that the Council can maintain service delivery).
• To work the necessary overtime, as directed by the Operations and Fleet Manager, to fulfil the duties of the role. (This will generally be required to cover unforeseen circumstances e.g. breakdowns, adverse weather or traffic congestion).
• To wear the correct uniform and all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Whilst on duty, to clean up any waste spillages occurring from the collection process.
• To assist the driver, as directed by them, with all collection procedures and to undertake the role of Reversing Assistant in all vehicle reversing manoeuvres.
• To immediately report any accidents, incidents or damage to the vehicle driver, informing the Supervisor on return to the depot site.
• To comply fully with all the Health and Safety procedures in operation at each waste transfer station/contractor site.
• To assist other waste collection crews in all aspects of waste collection, as directed by the Operations and Fleet Manager.
• To immediately inform the Operations and Fleet Manager of any health and safety issue or concern.
• To assist the driver, on a weekly basis or as required, to clean the collection vehicle, including bin lifts, packer plates, rear of ejector plate, vehicle body and the inside of the cabin.
• On return to the depot site, to assist the driver in preparing the vehicle for the next working day.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 6.30 am to 2.24 pm with ½ hour unpaid break.

There is a requirement to work overtime as required on Public and Bank Holidays and, on occasion, at weekends, as directed by the Operations and Fleet Manager for which you will be paid at the appropriate rate. This will enable the Council to provide the most efficient and effective service, including over the Easter and Christmas periods. All requests for leave will be considered and, if possible, accommodated after ensuring that the Council can maintain service delivery.

£12.85 ph, weekly pay (1 week in arrears)

Temporary contracts, possible long term opportunities for the right candidates.