Waste Services Operative

We are looking for a dedicated and self-motivated individual to provide support within our waste operations across Lincolnshire. This role involves working across the Waste Services Team we need a dynamic individual to work flexibly supporting our Operations Team and Performance and Improvement Team. Some key duties for the Operations team are working at various waste transfer stations mainly assisting with the weighing and loading of vehicles, stockpiling waste, maintaining site cleanliness and providing support at our Household Waste Recycling Centre at Tattershall. For the Performance and Improvement team, you will work on projects to improve the service and also engage with the public, providing information and assistance with waste and recycling programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Operating Equipment: Operate plant and equipment, such as JCB and Doosan loading shovels, to handle and move waste materials. Training will be provided if needed.
• Weighing and Loading: Accurately weigh and load vehicles with waste materials, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Stockpiling: Manage the stockpiling of various waste streams, ensuring efficient and organised storage.
• Site Maintenance: Maintain general housekeeping within the transfer station to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Flexibility: Work across different locations within Lincolnshire, as needed.
• Manual Handling: Perform manual handling tasks, such as loading vehicles for sampling and waste collection, and assist the public at Recycling Centres.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Record Keeping: have sufficient IT skills to maintain accurate records of waste management activities and vehicle movements.
• Public Engagement: Support the Performance and Improvement team by engaging with the public, providing information, and assisting them in complying with waste and recycling initiatives., We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
A Smarter Working Employer We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.


• Experience in the waste industry or similar fields, or transferable skills.
• Good physical fitness for manual handling tasks.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (LCC vehicle may be provided).
• Willingness to obtain a Technical Competence certificate in waste management if not already held., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
  
  Applicants must have a full clean driving license and access to a vehicle. A vehicle may also be provided by LCC.
Please be aware the role is required to manually handle material when loading vehicles for sampling and waste collection and also assisting the public at Recycling Centres so a certain level of physical fitness is required. Overtime opportunities may be available. About Our Offer Discover a career that comes with incredible benefits:
• Competitive Salary that matches your skills and expertise
• Green Book Local Government Terms
• Top-Tier Pension Scheme with up to 24% employer contributions
• Generous benefits like salary sacrifice for cars via Tusker - Drive a better car through Salary Sacrifice, plus discounts on amazing products and services across top brands with our partner Pluxee: Employee Benefit, Reward, Recognition & Incentives
• Work-Life Balance with a Full -Time 37-hour work week, flexible hours, and hybrid options
• Generous leave allowance - minimum 25 days leave to start, plus bank holidays, with the chance to buy more
• Free Financial Wellbeing Advice to support your future.
Join us for a fulfilling career that offers so much more than just a job! Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits - Lincolnshire County Council