Waste Collection Operative

Job Title: Waste Collection Operative Location: Barnsley Council Contract: 3-month ongoing Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:45pm Job Purpose As a Waste Collection Operative, you will be part of a frontline team delivering essential waste collection services across Barnsley. The role is physically demanding, requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, and involves operating machinery safely while maintaining excellent customer service standards. Key Responsibilities Undertake a wide range of operational duties in all weather conditions, requiring both physical effort and mental focus. Operate mechanical bin-lifting machinery daily, adhering strictly to health and safety procedures. Take responsibility for the safe use, maintenance, and security of vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Provide excellent customer service by being polite, courteous, and responsive to service improvement requests, and escalate issues to the driver, supervisor, or manager where necessary. Work under the guidance of the driver and supervisor, while also using personal initiative to ensure services are delivered professionally and to agreed standards. Adhere to schedules and targets, responding positively to new initiatives and directions from management. Promote and demonstrate safe working practices to colleagues, apprentices, trainees, and students when required. Comply at all times with Health and Safety regulations, Customer Care standards, Dignity at Work, and other relevant ..... full job details .....