Recycling Operative

  • Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
  • Staffordshire County Council
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Contract to start ASAP until 31-08-26 with a possible extension.

Responsibilities

Maximise the recycling and diversion of landfill by assisting, advising and supervising the public with the disposal of household waste, ensuring that materials are deposited in the correct containers.

Responsible for ensuring that all waste is dealt with in line with the Councils procedures, Environmental Permit and Planning Permission.

Monitor all site containers available to the public throughout the day by carrying out regular checks to maintain capacity levels and inform Haulage requirements.

Delivering customer service and improving recycling and reuse rates, by assisting with the loading of residents' waste and recycling into the appropriate containers, adhering to all necessary Health and Safety guidance.

Assist with the compliance of all legislation requirements, such as completing Duty of Care and Consignment Note documentation.

Monitor the quality of material collected for recycling and reuse, removing incorrectly placed items to maximise recycling opportunities.

Maintain the safety of staff and public across the sites by preventing unauthorised persons from sorting, disturbing, removing or interfering with any waste on site, reporting all accidents, near misses or dangerous situations, and following all health and safety procedures.

Control and assist the safe access of the HWRC for site users in accordance with the Traffic Management plan, to maintain the safety of the public at all times.

Ensuring SCC is compliant with the Environmental permit requirements including maintaining a clean and tidy site office and outside areas free from litters and spillages.

Responsible for retaining and maintaining records as contractually or legally required

Ensure that correct procedures are followed in the administration of payments made in respect of trade waste and chargeable items, to maximise income/cost recovery for the HWRC network.

Assist waste collection drivers and contractors, so that all loads are collected from site in a safe manner and leave the site safe for the public highway.

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