Refuse Labourer - (Temp/Full Time) - REF:ER/06401 - INV05998

Inverclyde Council; Greenock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority as a Refuse Labourer. This role offers a chance to contribute to community services while enjoying a supportive work environment with flexible options. Inverclyde Council values diversity and offers numerous employee benefits, including a competitive salary and career development opportunities. If you're looking for a fulfilling position that allows you to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Job description

Job Description

Refuse Labourer REF: ER/06401

Salary: Grade 3 £26,005 - £26,584

Location: Pottery Street Depot, Pottery Street

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Duration: Temp for 23 Months from Appointment

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees, including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

Further Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.
• Check your emails regularly after submitting your application, as all communication, including interview invites and offers, will be sent via email. Ensure emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council are not filtered into spam/junk folders.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer, paying the Living Wage Rate where required. For more details, see the 'Essential Applicant Information' link above.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all community members.
• Interviews will be based on the Council's competency model, which is reflected in our performance appraisal scheme. Details are available at the link below:

http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-the-council/council-induction

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If working in regulated roles (children and/or protected adults), a satisfactory PVG check is required. Some posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure, others a Criminal Convictions Form. All checks are via Disclosure Scotland, and successful candidates will pay the cost.

Regulatory Bodies

If your role requires registration with a regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, SSSC), you must obtain and maintain registration, including paying any fees. Local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application packs (e.g., Large Print, Braille, Audio) are available upon request. Contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or [e-mail] for assistance.

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists are welcome. Many military skills are transferable to local government roles.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and guarantee an interview to applicants who consider themselves disabled and meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working options such as Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement. Details are available in the Flexible Working Policy on our Employee Benefits web page.