Vacancy Reference: 21008We are currently recruiting for a Waste & Resource Management Chargehand for the Antrim & Newtownabbey areas. This will be a full-time temporary role, Monday to Sunday consisting of 37 hours per week, weekdays and every other weekend. The hourly rate is £11.50 and the vacancy is expected to last for 8 weeks with possible extension. Duties & Responsibilities-Assist in the delivery of the day-to-day operation of the Organisation's Household Recycling Centres including the deployment, supervision, and control of Waste & Resource Management operatives to ensure the delivery of a quality service and in line with the section Business plan.-Assist in ensuring that Household Recycling Centres are clean, customer focused, open and closed at designated times, fully serviced by in-house and out-sourced contractors, and remain legally compliant at all times.-Assist in ensuring that staff are provided with the necessary plant, equipment and materials to carry out their work effectively and efficiently, working closely with the Fleet Management to ensure all vehicles and plant are serviced and maintained.-Monitor and maintain high quality standards of recyclable material collected at the Household Recycling Centres.-Assist the Waste & Resource Management Supervisors and Waste Operations Manager in ensuring compliance with Duty of Care legislation.-Carry out fire warden and first aid duties as and when required.-Provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion.Essential criteria: -A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) to include English and Maths or equivalent. Consideration may be given to those candidates who do not hold the above academic qualifications but who can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' experience as below. -A minimum of 1 years' relevant supervisory experience, e.g. refuse collection, street cleansing, household recycling centre-Strong organisational and time management skills-Ability to work with minimum supervision-Working knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations, including manual handling-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows applications-A full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full-Core competencies: customer focus, service excellence, teamwork and communicating with impact Desirable criteria: -Recognised First Aid Qualification-Recognised Fire Warden training-Certificate of Technical Competence in Recycling Centre Operations-Experience addressing employee relations issues in a unionised environment-Current knowledge of waste and cleansing legislationAdditional information: This role provides an exciting opportunity to join an industry leading business, committed to ensuring that their customers receive a first class level of service and offering genuine opportunities for career progression.For more information on this role or any other vacancy please call us on 028 90330 555For this role, Kennedy Recruitment is acting in the capacity of an employment business.Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation.Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.