We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
We are looking to recruit Environmental Operatives to join our busy Waste Collection Service on a full-time contract based at our Penrhos Depot Glanyrafon.
There is an opportunity to join the Local Environmental Services team providing frontline collections of recycling, food waste, residual waste, and glass. The Environmental Operative post holder may be required to work as part of the wider service including Street Cleansing and Ground Maintenance.
On a day-to-day basis you will:
* Load refuse and recycling materials onto vehicles as required.
* Empty litter bins.
* Assist with works in the wider Local Environmental Services team in keeping with the profile of the post.
* Perform physical activities including lifting, sweeping, stretching, and bending.
* Work outside in all weathers.
We are looking to recruit individuals who have:
* Experience of physical/manual work.
* Experience of working in a team environment.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
What we offer
* Work-life balance
* Lifestyle savings scheme
* Generous employer pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Learning and development
Where you'll work
Highways and Environmental
We deliver efficient, sustainable, and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include:
* Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours.
* Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.
* Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement.
* Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.
Glan yr Afon Depot is our northern depot, located on Glan yr Afon Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Aberystwyth. Glan yr Afon is home to over 100 staff ranging from clerical and administrative staff to members of our transport maintenance teams.
Aberystwyth is a lively university town and seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.
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