BBS Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Site Operative in a temporary ongoing position for our client in Bournemouth. Main Reponsibiltiies as a Site Operative To contribute to the successful operational delivery of the councils waste disposal, commercial waste and associated collection services in Poole and Bournemouth. Participate in training that will enable and enhance your own knowledge and skills required to meet service delivery requirements. To complete appropriate records/paperwork required to fulfil the role (e.g. time sheets, commercial waste rejection slips). Take a helpful, courteous approach to all customers, understanding their needs and suggesting solutions to problems where required and marketing waste services where appropriate. To work as part of a flexible and multi skilled team covering other duties where appropriate. These could include site security and taking payments for chargeable waste. Financial remuneration will be made where appropriate. Share work knowledge with colleagues and new recruits. To drive where appropriate and when trained non LGV vehicles (e.g. forklift, van). Due to the nature of the work you will be required to wear safety PPE at all times during the working day. You are required to take responsibility for the storage and maintenance of your own PPE ensuring it remains in a clean and useable standard. To observe the Councils code of Safe Working Practise as defined in the Health and Safety policy. To carry out duties associated with the site including sorting waste and recyclable material, loading, sweeping, cleansing, and assisting and directing site users. To ensure the site is clean, maintained and safe for all site users. To undertake a stop and verification of vehicles when required, checking driver identification and proof of address to ensure only approved users are accessing the site i.e. no trade vehicles. To report to team leaders details of any users suspected of abusing the site or staff. To ensure as much as practicable that all waste entering the site is separated out accordingly to maximise landfill diversion. Emptying of commercial waste containers. Under the general direction of the driver load vehicles safely and efficiently. Assist driver in vehicle manoeuvring and act as banksman when required. To expand and maintain knowledge of all commercial collection routes and other operational services. Working Hours: 37 hours which will include some weekend and bank holiday work, including occasional overtime/TOIL to meet the needs of the service. Requirements For Site : Dealing directly with members of the public Working outdoors in all weathers Must be physically fit to be able to undertake the full range of duties Flexible approach to working hours and available to work evenings and weekends when required If you have the relevant expeiwence, please apply with your CV