Recycling Attendants
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST 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 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To open, close, secure, work in and control access to the Household Recycling Centres at appropriate times as instructed by the Supervisor/Manager. 2. To ensure that the site (including staff buildings) is kept clean and tidy and that all waste is stored in an appropriate manner. Ensuring sufficient stock of cleaning materials and equipment are on site, by reporting to Supervisor. 3. To use plant and equipment including but not limited to the compactor, woodroller, cardboard bailer which are provided at the site to control, process or handle waste. This includes general maintenance of equipment (for example Health and safety inspections and reporting of defects) and ensuring supplies for equipment are available, by reporting to Supervisor. 4. To ensure all buildings within the site and the perimeter of the site, including associated footpaths are kept clean and tidy, and partake in all cleansing schedules for the site. 5. To ensure all relevant data (both digital and non-digital) is captured and stored in line with Council policies in either paper or digital form eg on a electronic device such as a hand held or desk based computer/Mobile/Tablet, site licence and Council procedures. This includes commercial vehicle control data, Waste Transfer Notes and Consignment Notes. 6. To advise, assist and direct members of the public where and how to segregate and deposit waste including hazardous material for example oils, batteries, paints and florescent tubes in compliance with the site rules. 7. To ensure the segregation of waste including defined hazardous waste is properly handled and stored. Ensuring that only appropriate waste is accepted at the site in accordance with its Waste Management License and Operational plan. 8. To control the flow of traffic within the site particularly at times of high usage. Ensuring one way systems are adhered to, where applicable, to minimise the risk of vehicle (both Council and approved private contractor) accidents and for injuries to pedestrians on site. To assist drivers of collection vehicles while on site and ensure that the site users are kept at a safe distance by erection of temporary barriers. 9. To ensure that the filling and emptying of containers is managed efficiently at all times and especially at busy times to prevent site closure by contacting contractors’/ council collection by using communication equipment. 10. To record the tonnages of the various types of waste removed from the site (where appropriate). 11. To ensure that work activities at the site are carried out in compliance with health and safety legislation, the Councils EMS (ISO 14001), Safe Systems of Work and site licensing conditions 12. To liaise with external bodies during site inspections. 13. As the Recycling Centres also serve as Designated Collection Facilities (DCF’s) for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), ensure redundant electrical items are separated 14. To distribute salt and/or grit within the site and around the entrance and exit during periods of frost, ice or snow. 15. To immediately report and record any accidents, incidents, near misses, complaints, comments, breakdowns, non-permitted waste or damage at the site to the Supervisor. Maintaining site diary in accordance with Waste Management Licencing requirements. 16. To ensure that unauthorised persons are not on-site, policing illegal use of HRCs by commercial users. To ensure that commercial users present the appropriate paperwork in accordance with legislation. 17. To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 18. To comply with and ensure the site users comply with and promote equality, health and safety in accordance with Council Policies and legal requirement. 19. To assist with projects/initiatives from time to time in line with Recycling/Reuse promotions including surveys and competitions. 20. To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post. 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
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Newtownards on a part time basis. Days required are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
