Refuse Operative

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Refuse Operative on a 3-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 13.05 - 16.83 per hour

Summary:

The Refuse Operative will carry out contractual street cleansing and refuse collection duties in accordance with agreed specifications daily route schedules and health and safety regulations. The role involves working outdoors interacting with members of the public and maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the Newport area.

Responsibilities:

• Complete day-to-day street cleansing tasks in line with contract specifications and daily route schedules
• Carry out refuse collection duties as instructed by the Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors
• Comply at all times with Health and Safety regulations including wearing Council-issued uniforms protective clothing and footwear
• Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others while at work
• Cooperate with managers and supervisors to comply with statutory Health & Safety duties
• Report incidents accidents hazards or equipment faults promptly

Essentials:

• Knowledge of the Newport City area
• Understanding of the demands and requirements of working in a public sector environment
• Experience working in refuse collection and/or street cleansing services
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to meet targets and work to deadlines

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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