Environmental Operative 1 (Waste Collection)

We are looking to recruit an Environmental Operative to join our busy Waste Collection Service, on a full-time contract, based at our Penrhos Depot.

There is an opportunity to join the Local Environmental Services Team, providing frontline collections of recycling, food waste, residual waste and glass. The Environmental Operative post holder may be required to work as part of the wider service, including Street Cleansing and Ground Maintenance.

On a day to day basis you will:
- load refuse and recycling materials onto vehicles as required
- empty litter bins
- may be required to assist with works in the wider Local Environmental Services team in keeping with the profile of the post
- the physical activities required include, lifting, sweeping, stretching and bending
- be able to work outside in all weathers

experience of physical/manual work
- experience of working in a team environment
- experience of lone working, Disability Confident
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