Refuse and Cleansing Operative

Exciting Opportunity: Refuse and Cleansing Operative with Network Recruitment Wales

Join a Dedicated Team in Caerphilly!Are you passionate about keeping communities clean and sustainable? Network Recruitment Wales is thrilled to offer four temporary Refuse and Cleansing Operative positions at a bustling waste and recycling operation in Caerphilly. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a team environment, and are committed to delivering exceptional, customer-focused services to enhance the local area.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Refuse and Cleansing Operative
• Location: Caerphilly
• Employment Type: Temporary (12 weeks)
• Start Date: 17 July 2025
• Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with potential weekend or bank holiday work; shift patterns vary, including early/late shifts or annualised hours)
• Salary:
  • PAYE: £12.85 per hour
  • Umbrella: £16.12 per hour
• Number of Positions: 4

Why This Role?
As a Refuse and Cleansing Operative, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining clean and safe public spaces by collecting waste, clearing detritus, and supporting recycling initiatives. From litter picking and street sweeping to assisting at Household Waste Recycling Centres or undertaking yardsman duties, you’ll contribute to a high-quality, customer-focused service that promotes waste minimisation and environmental care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a visible impact in the community while working in a supportive, dynamic team.

What You’ll Do:

• Complete cleansing rounds, including litter picking, sweeping, and loading heavy items (e.g., illicit tipping) onto vehicles.
• Collect waste from up to 2,000 properties daily, including food, garden, residual, and recyclable materials, often walking long distances.
• Assist at Household Waste Recycling Centres, helping the public unload bulky items, segregating materials for recycling, and keeping sites safe and clean.
• Perform yardsman duties, such as driving forklifts, loading/unloading vehicles, stock control, and issuing personal protective equipment.
• Operate equipment (e.g., pressure washers, strimmers, or chewing gum removal tools) after appropriate training.
• Drive vehicles or plant machinery (if licensed) and perform daily pre- and post-use maintenance checks, reporting defects promptly.
• Promote recycling, waste minimisation, and environmental initiatives through public engagement and community events.
• Provide courteous, customer-focused service, offering information and assistance to residents and handling sensitive situations with tact.
• Distribute leaflets/flyers and participate in community-based environmental or educational initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records for cleansing, collection, and delivery schedules.
• Work closely with crews and supervisors to ensure an efficient and effective service.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental protection legislation, including risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Undertake basic administrative tasks and use mobile working systems (e.g., RAMIS) as required.
• Occasionally work outside normal hours, including bank holidays, weekends, or overtime, to meet service demands or respond to emergencies (e.g., extreme weather support).

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking enthusiastic, reliable individuals with a customer-oriented mindset and a commitment to quality service.

You’ll need:

• Essential:
  • Basic awareness of cleansing or waste management issues.
  • Ability to work individually or as part of a team to deliver high-quality services.
  • Strong communication skills to engage effectively with residents and handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
  • Customer-focused approach, with the ability to listen and respond to residents’ needs.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, bank holidays, or overtime as required.
  • Flexibility to perform a range of duties as directed by the supervisor.
  • Numeracy and literacy skills to complete records and schedules.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Health declaration/questionnaire.
  • Criminal convictions declaration.
  • Signed confidentiality agreement.
  • Two years of references/work history.
• Desirable:
  • Equivalent qualifications/relevant experience.
  • Previous experience in a public-facing or customer-focused role.
  • Experience driving and maintaining vehicles or operating plant machinery (full driving licence, LGV 1 or 2 advantageous but not essential).
  • Knowledge of the local area and its waste management challenges.
  • Experience working with community groups on cleansing or environmental initiatives.

Candidate Requirements (Mandatory at Submission):

• Health declaration/questionnaire.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Criminal convictions declaration.
• Signed confidentiality agreement.
• Two years of references/work history.
• On Offer Acceptance:
  • Health declaration/questionnaire (if not already provided).

Interview Details:

• Date: 15 July 2025
• Location: Hengoed
• Format: A short 10-minute discussion about the role, requirements, and your readiness/suitability.

Why Choose Network Recruitment Wales?
At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re passionate about connecting talented individuals with roles that make a difference. This position offers:

• A competitive salary and the opportunity to support a short-term, high-impact project.
• Comprehensive training and personal protective equipment to ensure safe working.
• The chance to work outdoors and engage directly with the community to promote recycling and cleanliness.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to local environmental initiatives.

Additional Information:

• This is an on-site role based in Caerphilly, with potential work across the borough.
• The majority of duties involve working outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, ice, or snow.
• Flexible hours may include weekends, bank holidays, early/late shifts, or overtime to meet service demands or respond to emergencies.
• No DBS check is required for this post.
• You’ll need to adhere to confidentiality, equal opportunities, safeguarding, and health and safety policies, reporting any concerns promptly.
• The role may involve using mobile devices (e.g., PDA) or systems like RAMIS for record-keeping.

Ready to Apply?
Join a team dedicated to keeping communities clean and sustainable! To apply, submit your health declaration/questionnaire, proof of eligibility to work in the UK, criminal convictions declaration, confidentiality agreement, and two years of references/work history to Network Recruitment Wales. Successful candidates will be invited for an on-site interview on 15 July 2025.

Contact Us:
For more details or to apply, contact Network Recruitment Wales on 01443 230222 or visit our website at https://www.networkrecruitmentwales.co.uk/nrw-people/.