Purpose of JobTo lead a team of Waste Operatives undertaking the collection of household and commercial waste. Teams will be responsible for collecting general waste or recyclables or organics or bulky (special) waste items from a variety of locations including houses, flatted estates, shops, schools, Council buildings etc.Main Duties To supervise and lead a team of Waste Operatives providing waste collection services. To provide services in accordance with a daily work schedule, giving "assisted" collections to identified residents. As required, to return to properties for late collections or missed bins. To ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn and that the working practices employed in dealing with waste in wheeled bins, sacks and communal containers reflect all Health and Safety requirements. As required, ensure all accidents are reported.To ensure special or bulky waste items are moved and loaded in accordance with good health and safety practice. Ensure items are sorted by type on the vehicle to enable them to be safely and carefully unloaded to separate areas within the Councils disposal site. To ensure electrical and electronic items are separately handled in accordance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive and, where applicable, the hazardous waste criteria.To ensure the various waste types are presented in the appropriate containers and, where necessary, ensure residents are provided with relevant information on the ran