Refuse Collector/Loader (2 positions)
JOB VACANCY
ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES
REFUSE COLLECTOR/ LOADER (2 positions)
GRADE C - £ 21,575 to £22,369
HOURS PER WEEK - 37
An opportunity has arisen for two Refuse Collector/Loaders within Waste and Recycling Services which is part of the Environmental and Community Services Directorate.
The main duties will involve:
- Collecting residual, recycling and garden waste contained in wheeled bins and waste for recycling contained in the Councils green recycling bags
- Delivering or collecting wheeled bins
- Collecting clinical waste
- Collecting bulky items and white goods.
You will have experience of working within a refuse and recycling collection service and must be able to operate effectively as part of a team. You will be expected to follow instructions, provide a high quality service and display a courteous attitude towards members of the public at all times.
This is a physically demanding role in which you will be required to walk long distances in all weather conditions. You should therefore possess a reasonable level of fitness.
These posts are 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday inclusive.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 4th June.
To apply online please visit http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search
Alternatively an application form and job description is available from Personnel, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr voicemail), e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under this criteria.