Waste Operative - Whittlesey, United Kingdom - Lynx Employment Services Ltd

Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Lynx Employment Services Ltd
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Whittlesey, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, who is looking for a
Waste Operative to work at their Alconbury site in Cambridgeshire.


What is the purpose of this role?


As a Waste Operative you will be assisting the public and ensure that all waste is separated according to its stream and that all recyclable elements are recycled.


A typical day could include:
- dealing face to face with the public and answering any queries they have;
- waste acceptance;
- sorting waste to ensure it is in the correct waste stream and general housekeeping
- no day is the same so this is a great place to have a varied workload

No previous experience or qualifications is needed,
FULL TRAINING WILL BE PRODIVED.
This position is based at our Household Waste Recycling Centre.

  • Opportunity for paid overtime but this is kept to a maximum to ensure employees keep a healthy work/life balances.
  • Team size varies from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 7, having the opportunity to work with different people.

What will the role involve?

  • Ensure the segregation of the different waste streams into the appropriate containers
  • Assist the public in separating their waste and provide general advice about recycling
  • Greet the public on site and assist them in using the site effectively
  • Ensure the safe storage of waste in accordance with the permit requirements
  • Ensure that hazardous waste is separated and stored appropriately
  • Keep the site clean and tidy and make sure it remains respectable at all times.
  • Report all Health and Safety incidents in accordance with Company guidelines
  • Manage and implement site policies as directed
  • Identification of contaminated recyclable materials and undertake appropriate action as necessary.
  • All work to be carried out in accordance with company policies, risk assessments and safe working practices.
  • Undertake any training necessary as part of the duties required.
  • The post holder must comply with the Company Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety at Work Policies.

What are we looking for?

  • Experience in a similar role would be an advantage
  • Able to work as part of team but be able to use their own initiative.
  • Good customer service skills and experience of dealing with public.
  • Ability to adhere to policies and procedures.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary, Contract


Salary:
£9.90 per hour


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 3 months


Salary:
£10.90 per hour


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Alconbury, Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
GR/TH/LM
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