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Ref: EN/0822/019 Vacancy ID: 4343141

Waste and Recycling Apprentice (x6)

Closed for applications on: 3-Oct-2022 00:01

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 3-Oct-2022 00:01

Location

Site: Waste Recycling Centre, 1 Cottage Road, London N7 8TP
Address: 1 Cottage Road
Town: Islington
Postcode: N7 8TP
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Apprenticeship: 18 months
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £20,167 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Apprenticeships: London Living Wage (LLW))

Specialty

Main area: Waste and Recycling

Our mission

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Advert

At Islington, we love working to keep our neighbourhoods clean and finding innovative ways of dealing with waste, such as recycling or simply keeping it off the streets. We believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of our residents. Street Operation Services is responsible for all cleansing and waste collections within in the borough and is at the forefront of making Islington an attractive and healthier environment for all. This is achieved through excellent customer service and the delivery of key activities which are designed to meet the needs of our customers.

What You Can Expect - We are looking for people who are eager to join a company where:

You are part of a tight knit team in a great working environment
Everyone looks for ways to help each other out
There’s an excellent sense of community and recognition of hard work
Your role will be varied and rewarding, as part of a friendly and well respected team

The Job - Working as a Waste and Recycling Apprentice for the Council you will:

Carry out general cleansing operations around street cleansing, grounds maintenance and park area cleansing as directed by your Supervisor.
Support the team in improving recycling in the borough and help correct waste segregation streams to achieve this within street cleansing.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions within agreed shift patterns.
Develop IT skills using mobile devices to report Public Realm issues.
Develop strong professional relationships with your own team and with others we work alongside and to whom we provide services.

Training and Development – Within your role you will:

Complete a Level 2 Waste Resource Operative Apprenticeship funded by the Council. This will be a blended learning approach which will include self-study, interactions with your training provider on a face to face/online basis and undertake remote learning whilst completing tasks in the workplace. Dedicated time will be given to you to support your development
Join the apprenticeship personal and professional development programme that will involve a series of varied development activities and events throughout your apprenticeship with the Council

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Undertake a development programme leading to a Level 2 qualification as part of an apprenticeship. You will spend 20% of your contracted hours towards the timely completion of your training programme.
Actively participate in your own development plan under the supervision of your line manager and the training provider. This includes meeting the needs of the training provider and qualification by meeting deadlines and action plans.
To work under supervision to develop skills and experience in:
To carry out general cleansing operations around street cleansing, grounds maintenance and park area cleansing as directed by your Supervisor.
To support ways of working to improve recycling including the correct segregation of waste streams including recording and reporting waste collection problems such as contamination or incorrectly stored waste through the established reporting system.
Liaising with the public on behalf of the Council and Environment and Regeneration department, responding positively and sensitively to customer enquiries or complaints and reporting where necessary to the Supervisor.
Working as an individual or as part of a team to provide high quality customer focussed Environmental Services, including all types of waste collection, street cleansing grounds maintenance and park keeping.
To give full cooperation in the implementation and operation of the latest information and communication technology, which will be designed to enhance efficiency safety and communication amongst teams.
Support the team to undertake safely the collection of all types of waste: cleansing of streets or parks and open spaces and work individually or as part of a team and ensure that segregated waste streams are not contaminated with non-conforming material or waste.
Constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with your own development and that of your role.
Undertake other duties compatible with your learning and development as required.
Use information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner.
Achieve personal performance targets, as agreed by your line manager. Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Council’s customer care standards.
Be committed to the Council’s CARE values and serving the public first, being open honest and fair, and respecting all people and communities and to demonstrate this commitment in the way duties are carried out.

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. 

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are also committed to flexible working and will consider requests where possible.

Islington Council also operates random drug or alcohol testing for safety critical roles or for where there may be just cause.

To apply for this position please use the online application process. Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on 020 7527 2155 or e-mail [email protected]

Person specification

Apprenticeship

Essential criteria

Why have you chosen to apply for an apprenticeship? Why have you chose this particular apprenticeship pathway?

Apprenticeship

Essential criteria

Provide an example of when you have demonstrated good written or verbal communication skills. What impact did this have?

Apprenticeship

Essential criteria

Describe your capability in the use of IT, email and application packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Email and Maps. Please provide examples of when you have used specific IT packages and what you have produced.

Apprenticeship

Essential criteria

Give an example of a time when you have worked as part of a group to achieve a goal?

Apprenticeship

Essential criteria

Describe a time that you have had to organise your own workload. How did you achieve this?

Apprenticeship

Essential criteria

Describe your understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion. How you would reflect this in a work environment?

Documents

Job Description Public Realm Street Cleansing (PDF, 274.0KB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Martin Thorpe

Job title

Environmental Manager - Projects/Cover

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

07825 098 757

Additional information

For an informal discussion about apprenticeships at Islington council please contact, Bina Limbachia on 020 7527 1885 or email [email protected]

If you are an Islington resident who would like support with your application, please contact the iWork Team on 020 7527 3559 or email [email protected]