Household Reuse and Recycling Centre (HRRC) Operative

SALARY: £29,211.02 per annum

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme.
• £200 employee referral bonus.
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes.
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers.
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing.

You will act as the first point of contact to the public, providing a professional service by giving advice, direction, and assistance, ensuring that waste is received and deposited correctly.

HOURS: 40 hours per week. Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:45am - 5:15pm, Saturday, Sunday 7:45am - 4:15pm (Wednesday, Thursday days off)

LOCATION: Avonmouth, Bristol

• Control the receipt and segregation for Black Bag waste received, engaging with commercial customers as well as members of the public.
• Direct and control the loading and transfer of waste, recyclable and reusable materials to final disposal points.
• Carry out general site duties including housekeeping of site grounds, buildings and staff facilities.
• When trained to drive a 360 grab and other mobile plant, carry out inspections and report defects of mobile plant, vehicles and other equipment.
• Operate weighbridge when required
• Actively participate in full range of recycling and reuse activities/initiatives
• Experience of dealing with a wide range of colleagues and customers and use of appropriate communication skills in responding to operational issues
• Proven experience of effective contribution to team working
• Ability to operate computerised weighbridge (training will be provided)
• Demonstrable experience of ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety and other associated relevant legislation
• Experience or ability to demonstrate suitability for physical work involving the lifting of weights up to 25 kg and manual handling to include pushing/pulling waste bins