Waste Collection jobs in Sunderland

Waste Operative

37 HOURS Monday - Friday

£13.45 PER HOUR

Contract Until the end of SEPTEMBER 2026

Description of role – Waste Operative

Working as part of a team for the collection of refuse and recyclable materials and transfer to disposal points.

Duties and responsibilities – Waste Operative

• To carry out the instructions of the line manager in a safe, competent and proper manner.
• To collect refuse and recyclables from premises in the appropriate containers, boxes, wheelie bins, bags etc. and community recycling centres.
• To adhere to working patterns as determined by the refuse manager to ensure the efficient delivery of services. On a daily basis work to a preplanned zonal collection arrangements, collection from designated daily routes and/or working with other teams for group finish of a day’s collections.
• Assist the driver in the safe manoeuvring of his/her vehicle and to act as a reverse assistant when required.
• On a daily basis, assist in the monitoring and reporting of the quality of the materials collected and when bins are presented incorrectly, provide notifications to the Chargehand Driver to report through Bartec or notify Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Assist in the compilation of accurate records of refuse and recycling collections (e. g. over loaded bins, incorrect presentations, contamination, side waste). Ensure that the correct materials have been put out for collection in the appropriate container and issue a warning sticker/leaflet when this has not been done
• To load refuse, recycling, garden, trade, bulky and clinical waste onto the appropriate vehicle and operate loading and packing in a safe and competent manner.
• To issue bags, bins etc. and to distribute leaflets and promotional information as required.
• To ensure any spillages are cleaned from the highways, footpaths or properties.
• Ensure all bins are returned back to collection points, making sure bins, boxes and bags are not blocking access to footpaths and driveways and make sure that assisted collections are collected and returned to properties.
• To follow standard operating procedures for the inspection and use of vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Assist the Chargehand Driver in the reporting of accidents, incidents, near misses.
• To complete logs/timesheets and other relevant forms during daily operations.
• To attend meetings and training course relevant to the post as required.
• To attend a PDR with your Line Manager and to agree and take ownership of your training and development needs.
• To maintain a working knowledge of all operating and Health and Safety Procedures relevant to the role, and to adhere to these at all times. As a Waste/Recycling Operative, you are required to use the PPE properly following training and instruction from your employer. If the PPE you provide is lost or becomes defective, you should notify Team Leader/Supervisor.
• To ensure all spillages are cleared from highways and properties using equipment supplied, as appropriate to maintain quality standards
• Provide advice and assistance to residents where appropriate.
• To maintain professional conduct at all times to enhance the reputation for providing services to the highest standard and quality.
• To work catch up days following bank holidays and service disruption due to adverse weather when necessary

Organisational responsibilities

• Values and behaviours

To demonstrate and be a role model for the our values and behaviours to promote and encourage positive behaviours, enhancing the quality and integrity of the services we provide.

• Smarter working, transformation and design principles

To seek new and innovative ideas to work smarter, irrespective of job role, and to be creative, innovative and empowered. Understand the operational impact of transformational change and service design principles to support new ways of working and to meet customer needs.

• Communication

To communicate effectively with our customers, managers, peers and partners and to work collaboratively to provide the best possible public service. Communication between teams, services and partner organisations is imperative in providing the best possible service to our public.

• Health, Safety and Wellbeing

To take responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing in accordance with the council’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.

• Equality and diversity

To promote a society that gives everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live, free from discrimination and prejudice and ensure our commitment is put into practice. All employees are responsible for eliminating unfair and unlawful discrimination in everything that they do.

• Confidentiality

To work in a way that does not divulge personal and/or confidential information and follow the council’s policies and procedures in relation to data protection and security of information.

• Climate Change

To contribute to our corporate responsibility in relation to climate change by considering and limiting the carbon impact of activities during the course of your work, wherever possible.

• Performance management

To promote a culture whereby performance management is ingrained and the highest of standards and performance are achieved by all. Contribute to the Performance and Development Review processes to ensure continuous learning and improvement and to increase organisational performance.

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Pay: £13.45 per hour

Work Location: In person