Job Description
Job title:
Department/School:
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Location:
Waste Operative
Estates
2
University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus
Job purpose
To provide an efficient and effective day to day service for the University of Bath’s
Department of Estates’ Facilities Section in the movements and processing of general,
special wastes and recyclables. This will be achieved by involvement in the day to day
operation of the materials recovery yard, collecting, pre-treating and sorting waste
streams in accordance with University of Bath and Health and safety policies and
procedures.
Source and nature of management provided
Team Leader (External) for direct line management and HR management. Work with
and take instructions from Facilities Team Leader, University Hazardous Waste
Manager, Waste and Recycling Manager and Facilities Administrator.
Staff management responsibility
None
Special conditions
A full driving licence and a current counterbalance fork lift competence operating
certificate are required for this post.
Due to the nature of the work you will need to be able to lift and carry a reasonable
amount of weight.
The work is outside in all weathers.
A uniform, and protective clothing and footwear will be provided and must be worn,
personal protective equipment and training will be provided as appropriate to the post.
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Main duties and responsibilities
1 To manage the waste compound and local area keeping in in a clean, orderly, safe
and secure state.
2
To assist in the Hazardous Waste collection services, collecting transporting and
depositing collections and completing internal waste transfer sheets all as directed
by the Hazardous Waste Manager.
3
To collect confidential waste paper sacks for disposal from various University
locations and deposit in the secure storage facility on the designated day.
4
To collect various items of IT and WEEE equipment for disposal from various
University locations and deposit in storage areas appropriate to the specific waste
stream.
5
To collect various items of scrap and waste material from University locations and
deposit in appropriate storage areas prior to pre-treatment, if required to take this
to a local scrap merchant.
6
To clear all fly tipping and dumped rubbish from University locations as and when
seen using own initiative, and as directed, in a timely manner.
7
To break down items of scrap and waste material and separate into waste streams
to comply with pre-treatment before onward transport by contractors.
8
To load skips and containers with pre-treated waste and scrap materials.
9
Maintain the lamp recycling crates and local area in a clean and orderly state.
10
To transport cardboard bales from the baler to the waste yard in preparation for
onward transport by the University’s contractor’s vehicles.
11
To assist, as appropriate, with the loading of waste contractors’ vehicles.
12
To assist the movement of furniture and equipment as and when required.
13
To assist with the daily movements of general waste containers from various
University locations.
14
To complete paperwork and provide management information as appropriate to
the role.
15
To monitor the waste@lists.bath.ac.uk email, replying to emails giving information
about when waste will be collected.
16
Be familiar with the required care standards regulations governing your post.
17
Maintain polite and good communication with your colleagues and staff at all
times.
18
Answering general enquiries from visitors and giving directions to buildings.
19
Undertake health and safety training, to include lifting and carrying as appropriate
to the post.
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Be prepared to receive and undertake further training as required.
21
Actively promote energy saving measures to colleagues whilst at the same time
minimising your own environmental impact, using resources with minimum waste
and increased recycling.
22
Ability to recognise unusual situations, etc.
23
Dealing with spills of loads and cleaning up spills.
You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature as
reasonably required by your line manager.
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Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
NVQ2 or BTEC in Cleaning (training
provided if not already obtained)
Desirable
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Good level of general education
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Have a basic level of computer literacy
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Ability to communicate clearly in written
and spoken English language
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Forklift Truck Counterbalance Certificate
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Experience of working in a similar role
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Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of relevant, good customer
service standards including effective
communication
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Basic knowledge and understanding of
relevant health and safety (including
working with hazardous waste)
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Understanding of the use and the ability
to use cleaning machines and equipment
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Skills
Previous driving experience, minimum of
1 years’ experience i.e. 5,000 miles
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Experience in a similar role
Good manual handling skills (additional
training will be provided)
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Attributes
A responsible approach, tact, flexibility
and the ability to deal with young people,
all staff and the general public
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Smart appearance
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Ability to work on own initiative
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Demonstrate a willingness to become
part of a team
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Able to work additional hours when
required
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Good customer care skills
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