Job Ref: 214492836

Date: 2021-08-23 13:37:13

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Charge Hand
Aylesbury
Temporary
Full time
£11.34 per hour

Pertemps Recruitment on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council has an opportunity for a Charge Hand in the Recycling & Waste Team. This is a temporary position with the chance to become permanent. The pay rate is £11.34 per hour, and you will be working full time, 37 hours per week. There is also the possibility of overtime on Saturdays

Working collaboratively as part of a wider Waste Transfer Station Team based at the recently redeveloped Pembroke Road Depot, the role holder will assist with co-ordinating the control of all waste transfer in and out of the Waste Transfer Station

Responsibilities

Responsible for waste handling in and out of the Waste Transfer Station driving heavy machinery vehicles including a telehandler and a forklift truck
Ensuring that the Waste Transfer Station is compliant at all times in line with Environmental Permit requirements, including daily start and end of day checks, odour management, litter management, drain management, permitted waste and more
Responsible for opening and closing the Waste Transfer Station.
Ensuring that the traffic management system is adhered to at all times and both challenging and report staff, visitors and contractors that breach the site rules.
Continually reprioritising work in order to respond to operational emergencies within the Operational Delivery team including accidents and waste fires.
Liaising directly with external agencies entering the site to remove waste and make essential deliveries throughout each working day.
Proficient and competent in the practical application of safe systems of work and health and safety policies and procedures.
Completing site paperwork relating to waste disposal and collection regimes, ensuring it is up to date and filed appropriately.
Role holders will need to hold a valid telehandler's licence.
Role holders will need to hold a valid forklift licence.
Challenging breaches in health and safety practices and reporting all incidents and accidents through the approved processes.
Monitoring stock supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and placing orders as required. Ensuring stocks are maintained in an orderly fashion within the appropriate designated area.
Actively taking part in team meetings and regular training events
Provide management support in relation maximising income and minimise costs together with any agreed saving land targets / deliver of new team to agreed budget

Essential Skills and Experience

Full UK Driving Licence
Holds telehandler licence
Holds a forklift licence
Ability to undertake dynamic risk assessment throughout the course of the daily duties
Knowledge and understanding of relevant health and safety policies and procedures and safe systems of work
Ability to use a range of equipment and technology to support operational and management processes.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Initiate, build & maintain effective relationships with partners and other stakeholders

Desirable Skills and Experience

Knowledge of relevant industry guidance or COTC Level 2 waste management certificate
First aid trained
Ability to work mostly outdoors and adapt to all weather types
Previous experience of the operational management of a waste transfer station including knowledge of an Environmental Permit

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