About this role
Waste Management Operatives
Location: Rotherham Council, Hellaby Depot, Sandbeck Way, Hellaby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8QL
Pay Rate - £13.58 per hour PAYE
Full-Time Temporary Contract 2 - 3 Month, up to 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Additional Saturday work may be available
Rotherham Council is seeking six reliable and hardworking Waste Management Operatives to join their Environmental Services team for an initial 2 - 3 month assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and making a visible difference to local communities. You'll play a key role in maintaining clean, safe, and attractive neighbourhoods across the borough while working as part of a supportive team.
Day-to-day of the role
As a Waste Management Operative, you will assist in delivering a high-quality environmental service across Rotherham, supporting waste collection, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, and other frontline services.
You will work as part of a team and may be required to support other council services, including waste management, highways, environmental cleansing, horticultural, and grounds maintenance operations as required.
Collect household and commercial waste and recycling materials.Load waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently.Empty litter bins and support litter-picking activities.Assist with street cleansing and environmental maintenance duties.Report issues such as fly-tipping, potholes, vandalism, or environmental concerns.Support the delivery and movement of waste containers and bins.Assist with vehicle safety checks and safe working practices.Operate powered tools, plant, and equipment where appropriately trained.Work flexibly across other environmental services to support operational needs.Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.Experience working in an outdoor, physically demanding environment.Knowledge or experience of waste management, environmental cleansing, horticultural, or grounds maintenance work.Experience operating powered tools, plant, or equipment.Good understanding of health and safety procedures.Awareness of environmental issues and community standards.The ability to work effectively as part of a team.Experience working to operational targets and deadlines.Good literacy and numeracy skills.A positive, reliable, and hardworking attitude. Required Skills and Qualifications:
Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties and heavy lifting.Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.Valid Full UK Driving Licence.Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.Able to work flexible duties across environmental services when required. Benefits:
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