Waste Collection Loader Meirionnydd - Bala, United Kingdom - Gwynedd Council

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Bala, United Kingdom

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Description

Job title:
Waste Collection Loader Meirionnydd


Directorate:
Environment


Service:
Waste Unit


Closing date:
20/07/2023 10:00


Job type/Hours:
Temporary (see job advertisement) | 37 Hour


Salary:
£20,812 - £21,189 a year


Pay Scale:
GS2


Location(s):
Ffordd y Bala Depot,

Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually.

The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.


This is a temporary seasonal post for a period of 3 months based in the Dolgellau Area

Interview date to be confirmed.




CLOSING DATE:
10.00 AM, THURSDAY, 20 JULY, 2023

If you would like support to apply, Gwaith Gwynedd is available to help Gwynedd residents get into work

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QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE
Knowledge of refuse and recycling routes or similar.


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE
Experience of working with waste and dealing with members of the public


SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE
Full driving licence and skills which are specific to the area of waste


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL
The ability to work as part of a team


DESIRABLE
To enjoy working outdoors in a small team.


LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Listening and Speaking


Able to conduct a simple conversation in the daily context of the job by using the specific words and language which occur regularly in order to convey information and discuss specific issues.

Reading and Understanding


Able to read and understand very simple letters, messages, leaflets, signs and articles on familiar day to day matters in order to transfer the information to another person.

Writing

Able to complete a standard form and write a short memo or letter by using a set number of familiar phrases in order to convey a simple message


Purpose of the Post

  • Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
  • Loading refuse and recycling collection vehicles.

Responsibility for functions.e.g. staff, budgets, equipment


Main Duties

To undertake loading duties of refuse, recycling, green waste, trade & clinical collections as directed and in accordance with adopted schedules, procedures and policies.


Task

  • Collect and then load refuse / recycling materials on to appropriate vehicles
  • Quality inspection and presorting of recycling materials.
  • The collection of waste and recycling which includes working in live traffic, in built up areas, rural areas and fast roads and national speed limits with mínimal disruption to traffic flow.
  • Operation of automated loading, compaction and ejection systems on vehicle.
  • Assist the driver in the safe manoeuvring of the vehicles, on the round and at transfer station
  • Carry out reversing assistant and/or banksman duties in accordance with safe working procedures.
  • Ensure that members of the public are a safe distance away from working vehicle in order to minimise risk.
  • Advise relief drivers of the safe execution of vehicle movements into know hazard areas.
  • Ensure that bins, boxes and bags are returned to the appropriate location and any spillages are cleared.
  • Assist with induction and training this to include mentoring of new team members
  • Attend to back door collections safely by taking into consideration various hazards.
  • Pass on locations of assisted collections to new crew members as well as route knowledge.
  • Assist with the design and implementation of new collection routes.

Health and Safety

  • Responsibility to protect the safety of self, coworkers and members of the public.
  • Work in accordance with all safe working procedures, risk assessments and Council policies and employee responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This also covers the wearing of reflective jackets, ballistic trousers and safety footwear and all mandatory PPE and uniform.
  • Participate in Health and Safety and BSi Audits and demonstrate risk awareness and compliance.
  • Report and assist with the completion of accident / dangerous occurrence forms (HS11) this to include insurance claims.
  • Comply with the rules, regulations and instructions of specific site owner at waste transfer station.

Customer Care

  • Ensuring that the highest level of customer care is maintained
  • Engage confidently and enthusiastically with the public and businesses and advise on all aspects of recycling and waste collection issues. This to include dealing with difficult situations, abusive customers and motorists.
  • Deliver information leaflets and food waste bags. Place stickers on new bins/ heavy bins / mixed boxes etc and report back to team leader.

Reporting / Compliance

  • At the end of the working day, report any issues or problems that have arisen during the round to the team leader or trade waste officers if appropriate.
  • Comply with all internal policies an
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