Recycling Centre Attendant

Salary: Scale 3 SCP (7– 9) £25,584 - £26,409 per annum plus weekend enhancement JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will work as a team member in recycling centres and/or as a lone worker on specific sites, and undertake duties associated with site operations and liaise with customers and contractors. To ensure safe and appropriate disposal of waste and operate recycling centre plant and equipment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Act as a key holder and be responsible for the security system and the opening up and closing of the Recycling Centre. 2. Comply with all Safe Systems of Work and Health & Safety procedures on site. 3. Assist/direct members of the public to deposit their material in the correct skip or recycling container in line with the Council’s Recycling Policy and provide necessary information to them e.g., leaflets. 4. Maintain the site in a clean and tidy condition, free of litter. 5. Keep records of the number of skips/containers emptied each day, and of when recycled materials are removed from the site. 6. Operate Council charging systems for trade waste delivered to the site. 7. Organise and direct the work of any casual operatives, temporary and agency staff at the site. 8. Carry out minor maintenance on site. 9. Receive and organise the handling and storage of any special wastes such as refrigerators, batteries, oil wastes etc. 10. Organise the collection of the recycling material and items for reuse.

11. Operate compactors, ensuring that all waste is compacted to minimize waste contamination. 12. Adhere to all legislation pertaining to deal with hazardous materials. 13. Ensure material is not removed from the site by unauthorised persons. 14. Operate all plant, equipment, vehicles and machinery and report all defects. 15. Load and unload vehicles as required, i.e. promotional/stores items. 16. Deal with the distribution of home composters, compostable food caddy liners etc. to members of the public, and ensure stock is accounted for. 17. Clean and maintain all equipment/tools issued and report any defects immediately. 18. Wear issued protective clothing at all times and use equipment safely. 19. Carry out all tasks as per work schedule and ensure all relevant forms are completed on a daily basis e.g. daily check sheets and diary. 20. Report all accidents/ incidents & near misses to your Line Manager immediately. 21. Liaise with Line Manager and co-operate with other employees in running a safe and effective Recycling Centre. 22. Have due regard for your own health & safety and the safety of your work colleagues and the general public, and observe all Council health and safety rules, regulations and procedures. 23. Responsible for delivering high level of customer care and dealing with customer queries in line with the Councils Customer Care Policy. 24. In the absence of the Supervisor, undertake relevant duties as and when required on a rotational basis. 25. Participate in all induction and training provided by council (including COTC where relevant), share knowledge particularly to newly appointed staff. 26. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Experience

• 1 years’ experience in each of the following areas: ▪ Operation of plant and machinery; ▪ Working in a customer service capacity. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Knowledge of Environmental Issues; • Ability to work flexibly; • Ability to work on their own initiative; • Excellent communication and organisational skills; • Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines; • Health & Safety focused; • Customer focused. Working Arrangements/Flexibility 37 hours per week (Monday to Saturday) plus additional hours as required. Evening and weekend working may also be required. Start and finish times will vary depending on work location.