Recycling Centre Assistant

Job Description

Based at Baldovie or Riverside Recycling Centres you will work 16.25 hours per week, temporary until 30 September 2021. The salary advertised is inclusive of a supplement to ensure you are paid a minimum of the Scottish Local Government Living Wage which is £9.34 per hour.

Requirements

You will have basic numeric and reading/writing skills.

Responsibilities

You will ensure that the recycling centres are maintained in a clean and tidy condition at all times. You will provide assistance and direction to the general public and other site users and to ensure that materials are properly segregated into the appropriate categories and areas for re-use and recycling.

The Individual

You will have experience of customer service provision, manual handling skills, lifting of goods, containers, etc, and knowledge of recycling requirements or environmental issues.

An awareness of Health and Safety issues related to recycling centres is also essential, along with the ability to maintain a high level of site tidiness and to control site traffic.

You will also have good communication skills, be willing to help and deal politely and courteously with members of the public.

The ability to work irregular hours and weekends, and a willingness to undergo training are also essential.