53252

Department of Environment & Sport

Waste Services

Waste Disposal Labourer

Band 4, £15,238 - £15,823 pa

2 x 37 hours per week plus casual overtime as required (overtime paid at time ½ and double time Sunday)

Temporary/fixed term contract for 6 months

Based at Bradford MRF, Bowling Back Lane, Bradford, BD4 8SZ

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

The prime objective of the post is to be responsible both individually and as a team member, for the safe operation of a materials recycling facility,

Applicants must have experience of repetitive manual work and be capable of handling weight, standing for long periods of time and lifting and walking long distances.

It is also essential that you have good literacy and numeracy skills in order to complete paper work, along with good communication and listening skills.

Working on household waste recycling centre sites at the weekend on overtime may also be possible.

You will:

• Have experience of repetitive manual work and be capable of handling weight, standing for long periods of time, lifting and walking long distances.

• Have good communication and listening skills.

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills in order to complete paper work and a basic understanding of computers.

• A driving licence would be desirable but is not essential.

For further information regarding this post please contact Jonathan Davison on 07582 102411 or email jonathan.davison@bradford.gov.uk