• Organisation: Aberdeenshire Council
  • Location: Stonehaven
  • Salary/Hourly Rate: £16545 – £17298
  • Hours: 37
  • Full/Part Time: Full Time
  • Published: 2 February 2012
  • Closing Date: 17 February 2012
  • Ref. No.: ABS011711

Job Advert

 

>> You have a current ordinary driving licence, are able to undertake tasks that frequently require a high level of physical effort and have good communication skills.
  

>> You will deliver front-line services to individuals and groups of people. Duties typically include street sweeping, refuse/recycling collection and/or processing and assisting members of the public.

>> This position is advertised as a ‘fixed’ post as detailed on the Worksmart website -
http://worksmart.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/


Certain terms and conditions of service for this post may change under proposals to implement revised provisions, which the Council is to consult and negotiate on during February 2012.

Informal Enquires to: Moira Johnston on 07836 389009

 

Job Purpose

>> Carry out the duties of a Skilled Waste Operative in the collection/processing of refuse/recyclates and street cleansing within the boundaries of Aberdeenshire Council. You will be expected to carry out all the duties within waste services in a professional, smart and efficient manner. This will be achieved on a rotational basis on a time scale laid down by management.

>> Provide a monitoring service in regard to litter, damage or any other relevant issues in regard to waste and streets.

>> You will also be required to act as an ambassador for the Council when interfacing with members of the public and will do so in a polite and friendly manner.

>> Operate vehicles and plant on a rotational or required basis.

Main Tasks

  • Skilled Waste Operative Duties
  • Manual Handling; a requirement to lift as outlined in the Manual Handling Guidelines
  • Communication with general public
  • Streetscene procedures
  • Other ad hoc Duties

Experience/Qualifications/Personal Qualities

>> Essential Criteria

  • Current ordinary driving licence
  • Knowledge of highway code
  • Able to undertake physical work on a regular basis
  • Manual handling; a requirement to lift as outlined in the Manual Handling Guidelines
  • Good communicator
  • Self motivated with drive and enthusiasm
  • Ability to use own initiative and follow instructions
  • Must be honest, reliable, open and friendly
  • Work unsupervised but capable of being a team player
  • Maintain vehicle/equipment in a clean and serviceable manner

>> Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience of street cleansing or refuse/recycling collection
  • LGV Licence in order to act as second driver
  • Forklift / telehandler experience
  • A working knowledge on Health & Safety legislation
  • Knowledge of roads and streets within the Aberdeenshire Council area

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Skilled Waste Operative