Lead Site Operative - Kings Road

We have a new opportunity for a Lead Site Operative to join our Kings Road team. You will be based at our Recycling & Reuse Site in Chingford, North London.

The Lead Operative is to ensure the safe & efficient management and operation of the site, standing in for the RRC supervisor as required and assisting with leading the team to provide a high level of customer service.  

Responsibilities:

• To assist the RRC Supervisor to ensure the RRC operations are compliant with the respective site Waste Management Permits and conditions and ensure all non-compliance issues are dealt with as per Company practice and legislation. Carrying out daily site inspections and reporting findings to applicable persons.
• To assist with leading and supporting the RRC team to consistently achieve a high level of customer service
• To assist the RRC Supervisor and RRC Area Supervisors in managing the operations of the RRC site in order that they operate efficiently.
• To assist RRC Supervisor in ensuring that all issues relating to the Environment Agency including Waste Tonnage returns are dealt with appropriately and recorded as required - this includes maintaining the site diary or end of day report.
• To maintain and operate all other company internal electronic systems, including the Winweigh system.
• To assist with supervision of all  RRC staff to ensure safe practices are adhered to at all times. This includes the safety of the public using the facilities.
• To assist RRC Supervisor in the review and update of Health and Safety documentation and practices as required ensuring documents are in date at all times.
• To assist with managing and operating the site in line with contractual obligations and report where operations may impact these obligations.
• Ensure the site is clean and tidy at all times. This includes areas such as main yard, site office and mess room.
• To complete all required operational reports on time including end of day reports and fridge counts.

 People Management

• To assist with leading the team to provide a positive customer experience by educating customers correct segregation of materials.
• To ensure that appropriate staffing levels are maintained and team understand their rota week on week including standby weeks.
• To ensure all staff operate in a safe and effective manner including identifying and implementing training requirements.
• To deliver Toolbox talks/ H&S stand-downs to RRC teams and manage teams LMS training ensuring it is completed on time and operatives are supported where needed.
• To require all employees and visitors to comply with Company policy and procedures
• To resolve any employee relations issues at the earliest opportunity and provide motivation and leadership to all site personnel.
• To supervise all sub-contractor activities on site ensuring site rules and pre-approved RAMS are being followed at all times
• To deal courteously with all members of the public in relation to site activities.

Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a Waste Operations environment is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills particularly in dealing with the public.
• First Aid trained or working towards this qualification.

Preferable

• Strong people management skills
• Previous supervisory experience
• Be a competent user of Microsoft
• Current driving licence and willing to drive the company reuse van if required

Bonus

•  COTC qualified (desirable not essential)

Benefits

• Salary of £31,107 per annum + 7.5% shift allowance
• Salary exchange pension scheme with a minimum employer contribution of 7%
• Bistro onsite at the EcoPark
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan including eye tests and dental
• Interest free season ticket loan over £500
• Option to save directly from salary with North London Credit Union
• Cycle to work scheme and Health Club concessions
• Free onsite parking
• You can request individual Costco membership and a complimentary card for a family member

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.