Recycling Assistant Advisor

Job Description

Working Hours: Shift pattern to cover operational hours Monday - Sunday 8am-4:30pmSalary: £21,202.48Sercos Environmental Services provide a complete waste and recycling service on behalf of the residents and community. With a professional, dedicated, and friendly team of Refuse and Recycling and Street Cleansing staff, we ensure that streets, homes, andbusinesses are kept clean, safe and tidy, whilst providing the very best levels of customer service to all members of the community that we serve. And right now, we have an opportunity for like-minded individuals to join our team of essential key workers andhelp us make a positive difference to the environment we all live and work in.You will be based within the recycling cente to assist and advise members of the public in the appropriate disposal of any item brought onto site ensuring the correct disposal into storage areas and containers ensuring bins are not contaminated for maximumrecycling purposes.We know that Environmental Services workers are our communitys unsung heroes, and it can be pretty hard work, but we can offer you the opportunity to go home each day with a sense of community spirit, pride in your work, belonging within a supportive anddiverse team and the knowledge that your work is making a difference in helping to promote a cleaner, greener living and working space for everyone in.In addition to job satisfaction, we also offer a fantastic work/life balance.With pre-planned routes and set start and finish times, there are no nasty surprises or late finishes with Serco, leaving you with plenty of time to spend with your family andfriends.We are dedicated to the ongoing development and career progression of our employees, with outstanding training opportunities made available to you, along with the chance toundertake additional qualifications. These include, but are not limited to,HGV Class2 Driver Training, Transport Manager CPC, Team Leader and Management training, and a supportive management team who will provide guidance and advice to ensure you achieve all that you want to with Serco.What youll need to do the roleThis role will see you moving bulky items such as CRTs Fridges and mattresses so you must be willing and able to help our customers with their recycling needsYou must be able to interact with the public, have good people skills and knowledge of recyclable materials would be an advantage.Knowledge of recycling would be an advantage or experience with dealing with members of the public in a similar environmentWhy SercoMeaningful and vital work: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that mattersdelivering essential services that touch peoples liveA world of opportunity: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. Youll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.Great people: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. Youll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.What we offer Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work A company that recognises your contribution#sercoapAbout SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public servicesaround the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee NetworksSercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionateabout diversity, inclusion and belonging.ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employmentfor our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and fl