Waste - Collector

Waste Collector

£13.26 per hour

SN2 2NP

Overview
FlexSource are seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our team as Refuse Collectors. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient collection of waste and recyclables from residential and commercial properties. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service while operating various types of refuse collection vehicles.

Duties

Ensure all waste is loaded into the vehicle in a considerate, safe and proper manner to comply with all relevant health and safety procedures.
Role demands a high amount of physical and repetitive working.
Report daily to the supervisor at the start and finish of every shift.
Compile any relevant paperwork and ensure that it is placed for easy retrieval when required.
Identify the reason of non-collection of waste materials to the driver.
Identify and sort different acceptable materials and ensure they are placed in the correct hopper to maintain a constant clean level of recycling material.
Maintain mandatory training and establish any training and discuss needs with line manager.
Employee is responsible to demonstrate and advise skills and relevant procedures (Assisted Collections) to new starters and temps and assist and monitor until the crewmember reaches the required standard. .
To be aware of any potential conflicts with the public or property whilst assisting the driver in reversing of the vehicle and to be aware of you're surroundings.
Maintain a considerate and courteous manor to all customers at all times.
Report any accident damage, or near miss to property, persons, the vehicle and/or containers as soon as possible to the driver.
Operate vehicle/plant machinery in the manner it was intended, observing and carrying out all safety regulations/procedures.
Maintain complete customer care whilst collecting and ensure all gates are closed and any spillage is cleared up.
Ensure that any identified personal training needs are discussed with immediate supervisor.
To maintain the A card list for the round and provide the highest level in customer care in line with Service standards.
Establish the route with the driver to maintain the regular and reliable collection of waste.
Duties may entail working outside normal working hours, including weekends and bank holidays for which the appropriate allowance will be paid.
To be fully aware of your surroundings ensuring the well being of members of the public, Other highway users, Pedestrians, Cyclists, Children, Other Team Members this is required at all times throughout the working day.

Skills

Experience of collecting and recycling waste materials.
Preferably have or work towards NVQ 2 waste management
A Basic understanding of numeracy and literacy

Working Environment
Outside and internal works.

Working in unpleasant conditions (cold, heat, rain, ice, snow)
Hazardous Conditions will exist at times.
Early Morning start working in dark
Working outside of normal working hours maybe required as work dictates.
The use of PPE, Health and Safety
High potential of exposure to hazardous materials due to hazardous waste being disguised in bags and not disposed correctly (Asbestos, needles, clinical waste and chemicals).

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: £13.26 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: In person