Vacancies

Waste Transfer Station Attendant (14.5 hours per week) - Staff Bank

Job Information

Northumberland County Council’s Staff Bank provides a pool of highly skilled temporary workers who are looking for a long-term placement, or who want to work flexibly within the council. If a team needs support due to sickness, common staff shortages, or general vacancies, they call upon registered bank members to fill available assignments. These can be filled via a long-term assignment for up to 12 months or on an ad hoc basis.

ROLE OF THE JOB

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to assist in the day-to-day running of a busy Waste Transfer Station at our Cowley Road Depot in Blyth on a part time basis, working 14.5 hours per week and you must be able to work the following shifts:

Thursday 18^th June 2026 8am - 4pm
Friday 19^th June 2026 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 25^th June 2026 8am - 4pm
Friday 26^th June 2026 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 2^nd July 2026 8am - 4pm

This is a dynamic role, no two days are the same and your responsibilities would include:

Inspecting vehicles and the waste they are delivering into our Waste Transfer Station.
Directing site users to the correct skips and bays.
Keeping the site litter free, safe and tidy for all users.
Manage capacity of skips and book exchanges when necessary.
Work with site management to ensure compliance with the site licence.

You must be physically fit, able to multi-task and prioritise your own workload, good problem-solving and communication skills are essential to ensure the smooth running of the transfer station.

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Robby Barkley by email Robby.barkley@northumberland.gov.uk or by telephone 07976 848512

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

We are really looking for someone who is friendly, courteous and able to get on with site users, but also able to challenge in areas of site safety when necessary, such as users not wearing the correct PPE or depositing waste that the site is not permitted to receive etc.

Benefits of joining NCC’s Staff Bank include:

Flexible contract – work and earn alongside your current commitments
Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.
Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.
Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.

Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

The Staff Bank is managed by the Temporary Staffing Team, who you can contact via temporarystaffing@northumberland.gov.uk. You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here

Alternative application format:

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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

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