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Recycling Advisor
If the answer is yes to both of these questions then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Warwickshire County Council provides excellent recycling facilities across the county and we are committed to reducing waste and its impact upon the environment. We are looking for a shorter hours Weekend Recycling Advisor to join us and help us with this mission.
We are looking for a shorter weekend 10 hour Recycling Advisor position, based at the Lower House Farm, Dordon
The Role
As a Recycling Advisor you will be working outdoors informing and assisting members of the pubic with the use of the recycling and disposal facilities. Although primarily based at one Recycling Centre you will provide cover at other recycling centres in the County as required. You will operate and maintain plant equipment; as well as ensuring all areas of the site are kept clean and tidy at all times. We are keen to develop staff and provide a range of relevant training.
Recycling Centres are open every day of the week and we require shorter weekend hours staff to work from 10am until 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Sundays are paid at double time.
For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Key Requirements
To be successful you will have experience of working with members of the public and have a real interest in waste minimisation and recycling. Working at a Recycling Centre you will have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a small team. Used to working outdoors and in all weathers, you will be capable of physical, manual work and operating machinery. In addition it is important you are flexible in your approach and happy to work on a shift basis.
Additional Information
For further information about the roles please contact Michele Barnett on 07795 236 901 or michelebarnett@warwickshire.gov.uk or John Hopwood on 07787 153 920 or johnhopwood@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closes: 17 November 2019
Interviews anticipated: w/c 25 November 2019
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
Our method of application is online. Please note, CV's should not be submitted unless asked to do so.
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on recruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk, including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.
As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. By 'minimum criteria' we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.
Should you require application forms in an alternative format/language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact recruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce and would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, disabled people and people from the LGBT+ Community