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Green Waste Recycling Operative

Ballisodare Composting Facility Ltd
Union Road, Ballisodare, Sligo

General Yard Operative - Green Waste Recycling

Length of Contact: Permanent (Part-time)

Salary: €11.00 per hour

Hours: 10-4pm, 5 days per week

Holidays: Statutory Days

Probationary Period: Six Months

Ballisodare Composting Facility Ltd accepts all types of green waste (including cut grass, hedge trimmings etc.) and uses windrow composting technique to produce an environmentally friendly compost product. The compost is peat free, made locally and is perfect as a growing medium for all sorts of plants & vegetables, as well as a soil additive to replace or increase the organic content of poor quality soil types.

The Role

The position that we have available is for a general yard operative who will be responsible for the delivery of high quality service to our customers ensuring a safe and well maintained environment is in place at all times. The role will be based at our site in Ballisodare, Co. Sligo.

Responsibilities

  • Unloading, loading, processing and transporting various materials on site.
  • Thoroughly grading and inspecting incoming materials to ensure quality is maintained.
  • Safely operating and be willing to learn the operation of various items of plant on site.
  • Assisting customers and clients who come to the depot.
  • Conducting regular checks on machinery and work areas, reporting any problems.
  • Yard Operative's will be required to work in an outside environment
  • Ensuring the company Health Safety and environmental policies are strictly adhered to.
  •  A flexible approach to work is required. Work may include Saturdays from time to time.
  •  Complete documentation as required.
  •  Handling cash transactions.
  • Use of initiative to deal with operational issues as they arise.
  • To partake in relevant training.
  • All other duties as and when required.

Qualifications/Experience

There are no set qualifications to enter this job, but a good standard of Maths and English is essential. Experience of using a teleporter would be advantageous, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

  • You have excellent communication skills
  • You are able to work well and accurately under pressure and prioritise own work load
  • You are able to work as part of a team
  • You are self-motivated
  • Courteous and respectful
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Take, communicate and follow instructions / messages clearly and effectively
  • Helpful and willing attitude
  • Good ambassador for the Company