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INTERNAL JOB - This vacancy is only available to Newport City Council employees and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council

To apply you must have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account. If you do not have one please contact trent.helpdesk@newport.gov.uk with your employee reference, name and job title.

Post No. PE305 - HWRC Operative.





HWRC Operative

An opportunity has arisen within the Household Waste Recycling Centre Team: we are looking to recruit an operative on a full-time, permanent basis to undertake day-to-day operations at the HWRC facility at Docks Way, Newport.





This post requires direct engagement with residents to ensure waste is deposited in the right containers/bins and recycling is maximised, ensure signage is correctly displayed, manage traffic and resident bookings on site, keep the site area clean and tidy at all times and carry out any other duties as directed by the HWRC team leader and/or supervisor.





We are looking for candidates with previous experience in waste operations at recycling centres / similar setting and with good customer skills.





Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements is also needed.





Rota / shift pattern includes every other weekend.





For an informal discussion in relation to the post, please contact Robert Hughes (Team Manager) Robert.hughes@newport.gov.uk





We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city.





Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work.





In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

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