Recycling & Waste Operatives - Immediate Start!
Torfaen area
Hours: Monday - Friday between 7am - 3pm
Pay: £11.44 - £14.30 per hour
Acorn by Synergie is currently looking to recruit Recycling & Waste Operatives to join their client in Torfaen.
Your main responsibility will be to undertake, usually as a member of a team, duties connected with the removal of refuse and recycled material from households and industrial and commercial premises. This will involve the handling of a full range of containers such as bags, sacks, bins, boxes or loose material.
Further responsibilities:
* To remove and clean up any spillages of waste created on the round or in areas of the collection as directed by a member of the supervision team
* To assist the driver in safe manoeuvring of the vehicle on the round or at the disposal / recycling location
* To attend any relevant training courses and cooperate with any health and safety inspections or monitoring processes
* To assist with the promotion of recycling services, including the wearing of any safety and promotional material designated to that service.
* To undertake as and when required any labouring duty associated with the Neighbourhood Services team
* To adhere to Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions
* To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with occasional additional hours on weekends depending on business needs. You will be based in Torfaen and will work mostly with the public sector, ensuring that waste is collected and managed in a timely and efficient manner. You will also have the opportunity to work in different areas of Torfaen and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of waste management.
If interested please send us a copy of your CV.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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