Recycling Attendant

Job Summary:

The post holder will be primarily based at one of the Councils 9 Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) but may be required to work at any of the other HRCs on occasion to meet the needs of the service. The post holder will be responsible to the HRC Supervisor for the day-to-day operation of the Councils HRCs.

To undertake all duties associated with the operation of the Household Recycling Centre/Amenity Site to ensure that all domestic and commercial waste is disposed of in accordance with the Council’s policy for recycling whilst providing the highest level of customer care at all times. The Household Recycling Centres are licensed Waste Management facilities and must operate in accordance with licensing conditions stipulated by DAERA (NIEA) including being manned at all times whilst open. The post holder will be required to work unsupervised and must demonstrate good customer care with site users. The postholder is required as key-holder to open and close the site

Please note:

• There are a number of part-time permanent positions available in various recycling centres throughout the Borough. In addition, casual hours are available with no contracted hours, working on an ‘as and when required basis’. A list of vacancies and working patterns is available on the job description.
• Applicants must be available to work outside normal working hours or to work at other sites within the Borough if required.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening
• A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise for other full and part-time vacancies.
• All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form. 
• Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly. 
• Please note that the Casual rate of pay is single point SCP 6 - £13.88 per hour. 

Benefits

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:

• 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service (pro rata).
• Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary).
• Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Education / qualifications support after qualifying period
• Plus much more…