Picking at defined rates selective materials from a moving conveyor.
Ensuring quality and recovery rates are maximised.
General
As a recycling operative, you will be responsible for picking various materials from a moving conveyor belt and for a variety of other duties throughout the facility when instructed by your team leader/supervisor.
Undertake, either individually or as a member of a mechanised cleansing team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, dead animals, leaves and weeds, etc, from public spaces (including roads, pavements and shopping precincts).
Sharp Kits) and regular inspection and emptying of litter bins.
These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools and equipment (e.g.
Collecting waste on Hgvs around Torfaen using manual handling and road safety
The posts are physically demanding and therefore a good standard of fitness is required (collection rounds can involve walking 10 miles a day and the movement and lifting of recycling containers presented by residents for collection).
The willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions is essential.
Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Service) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective recycling service at the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centres, in all weather conditions.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
The postholder is the Council's interface with the public and is required to interact with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner, and to ensure that environmental standards are met and maintained in accordance with site operational conditions and procedures.