W&R Foreman

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team providing one of the most important services to Powys residents as well as increasing recycling.
Waste and Recycling is collected from every resident and in Powys we are one of the best performing Councils in Wales which as a country is third in the world for recycling! If it wasn't for our frontline staff, we could never achieve this. If you want to be a part of this team as a foreman, really making a difference, we want to hear from you!
About you:
You must hold at least an HGV Class 2 Driving Licence.
You must take pride in your work, be reliable, and willing to work as part
of a team to get the job done.
Undertake risk assessments as necessary.
Flexible, positive, approachable and committed to making a difference to
the local community we live in as the first point of contact for the service.
Ensure that all drivers carry out the necessary legislative requirements for driver activities & compliance.
Deliver work specific job chats or tool-box talks to the operational team.
What you will do:
Work with other staff in the Waste Recycling service to undertake and
assist in the promotion of recycling and enforcement duties.
Adhere to and apply the principals of the Council's Health & Safety policy
across all staff.
To complete monitoring of staff in a working environment; address health and safety policies and arrangements in a pro-active manner to ensure that a high standard of safe working practices is maintained.
Report any problems to Supervisors so that residents receive a quality
service.
Other activities such as monitoring materials at the transfer station,
driving a variety of vehicles & collection activities.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included, please ensure that you meet ALL of the essential criteria before making an application. Please ensure that you complete ALL sections, your application may not be considered otherwise. Powys County Council welcomes applications in either Welsh or English, an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. To change the language please click on the Cymraeg icon on the top right hand corner of the screen.