Apprentice - Waste Operations

The apprentice will gain an understanding of waste management and develop practical skills in a front-line operational service all over the city, including: 

Collections from domestic and business premises. Visiting premises with the waste sales officers. Learning and putting into practice health and safety knowledge and skills.

Training:

Most of the training will be on the job with experienced workers and under supervision. Apprentices will also be taking either a customer service or waste operations apprenticeship standard at level 2. 

Training Outcome:

Although there is no guarantee of a job at the end of the apprenticeship, many do go on to take up temporary or permanent jobs with the Council.

Employer Description:
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Practical,Able to work independently