Refuse/Recycling Chargehand

We are seeking a Refuse & Recycling Chargehand to join our Waste Services team and help deliver an essential frontline service to residents and businesses across the borough.

As a Refuse & Recycling Chargehand, you will lead a collection crew on a daily basis, ensuring refuse and recycling collections are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will act as the crew's first point of contact, oversee safe working practices, undertake reverse assist duties and serve as a key link between the service and residents whilst out on collections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a refuse and recycling crew on daily collection rounds.
• Ensure waste and recycling collections are completed safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.
• Undertake reverse assist duties and support the driver with safe vehicle manoeuvres.
• Act as the first point of contact for members of the public regarding service-related enquiries.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and appropriate PPE is worn.
• Complete and maintain operational records and paperwork as required.
• Report access issues and other operational challenges, helping to identify suitable solutions.
• Support and assist colleagues, including new team members.
• Contribute to service delivery during peak periods and public holiday operations.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience of manual handling and working in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to undertake regular walking, lifting and outdoor working in all weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and service needs.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience within waste, recycling or environmental services.
• Safety awareness training.
• Knowledge of the local area.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: GBP 29,562 - 29,985 per year
• Flexible working hours
• 36 hour week
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Perkbox benefits
• Mental health support and counselling services
• Travel support
• Trade union membership