Role Purpose

Collecting, transporting, processing, disposing, and recycling waste and recyclables. The role of the Waste Resource Operative is to assist in the day to day running of the site or activity, to ensure that processes are carried out safely and efficiently. They will also contribute to the protection of the environment, efficient use of resources and enhancing quality in compliance with relevant regulation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with colleagues, customers and the General Public providing clear, accurate and timely information.
• Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills in the workplace.
• Plan the collection of waste, including access routes to and from the waste, safety and suitability of collection equipment and machinery.
• Prepare for the loading and un-loading of wastes and resources in line with regulatory and organisational policy and procedure.
• Collect Waste using manual and mechanical handling techniques, Reject waste and deal with non-conforming waste in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Identify and segregate materials that are suitable for recycling, check that recyclables confirm to required quality standards, prepare, check, maintain and use equipment for sorting materials for recycling, carry out sorting methods in accordance with organisational procedures and practices, deal with superfluous materials and non-recyclables.
• Dispose of wastes in accordance with regulatory and organisational procedures, demonstrate application of the Waste Hierarchy and regulatory requirements for the disposal of specific wastes, including hazardous wastes, asbestos, waste electrical and electronic equipment, clinical wastes.
• Follow safe working procedures and practices in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. Identify and deal with problems which could affect health, safety and hygiene requirements in accordance with your responsibilities and company policies and procedures. Hazard spot – be able to recognise and report a near miss, incident, occurrence.
• Maintain records in accordance with organisational procedures e.g. Permits to Work, Route Maps, Waste Transfer Notes, Waste Segregation Sheets, Daily Checklists, Risk Assessments, Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes, Work Instructions, Daily Round Report, Defect Checks. Report problems which arise to the relevant person in line with organisational job role responsibilities.
• Prepare to use vehicles, machinery and equipment, including daily checks to confirm working order in accordance with work instructions and manufacturer’s instructions. Report any defects as per company procedures.