Loader

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Selby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discount benefits

Travel loans

Health Assured

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a loader to undertake safe and efficient collection of refuse and recycling. You will work with a small crew, collecting residual, garden, food waste and recyclables from domestic properties, and operate lifting mechanisms to empty waste into the vehicle.

Early starts are required with possible weekend work. You will play a key role in safety for your team and the public as a frontline representative of the Council, with various benefits including a local

Qualifications

• Early starts are required.
• Frontline role within the Council workforce.
• Health and safety is a key priority; assure safety of team and public.

Responsibilities

• Collect residual waste, garden waste, food waste, and recyclable materials from domestic properties.
• Move bags, wheelie bins, recycling boxes and operate lifting mechanisms to empty waste into the vehicle.
• Support safe navigation through the streets as part of the crew; ensure safety of the team, public and driver.

Job description

We have Tuesday to Friday or Monday to Friday working patterns available, both 37 hours per week.

We require a loader to undertake the safe and efficient collection of refuse and recycling, which is a critical function for the Council.

Our collection crews are led by the driver, and are among the most visible members of the Council workforce.

Working as part of a small crew within a dedicated area of the county,you will be responsible for collecting residual waste, garden waste, food waste, and recyclable materials from domestic properties.

The role involves moving bags, wheelie bins, recycling boxes, and operating lifting mechanisms to empty waste into the vehicle.

Health and safety is a key priority. You will play an important part in ensuring the safety of your team, the public, and the driver — supporting them with safe navigation through the streets of North Yorkshire.

This is a frontline role within North Yorkshire Council, making you one of the visible representatives of the service and the Council.

Early starts are required, and occasional weekend working may be necessary.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• a local government pension scheme with 15.1% employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Key Documents

Job description.docx

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £25,621 – £25,989

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Sector: Fleet and Waste Management

Sector: Municipal Vehicles

Job Role: Officer