Recycling Centres - Flexi Manager

Job Title: Recycling Centres - Flexi Manager
Location: Watford
Starting Salary: £25,538 (£12.27 per hour)  with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £29,025 (£13.95 per hour)
Hours: 40 per week - Weekend working is required 
Contract: Permanent

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce 

Job Duties:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Recycling Centre service team with our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill.  

• Act as the site manager to cover absence across the recycling centres in Hertfordshire, instructing and mentoring operatives.
• Use of your own vehicle is required.  Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Responsible for the safe opening and closing of site.
• Manage all documentation for the site both paper form and computerised.
• Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.
• Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.
• Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
• Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.
• Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided)
• Opportunity to be part of the staff engagement group.
• Manage and implement trials for new waste streams and improvements to the service.

We’ll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. With highly developed interpersonal skills you will be confident in advising residents of how to dispose of their waste. Ability to remain calm under pressure, work safely and follow procedures

Maintaining a high level of service in all weather conditions

Experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort.

Able to support and manage a team of operatives.

Be the first aider and fire marshal on site.