Loader

North Yorkshire Council; Selby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts

Travel loans

Health Assured

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a loader to safely collect refuse and recycling as part of a small crew within the county. You will handle bags, bins and recycling boxes, and operate lifting mechanisms on the vehicle while navigating streets with care.

Health and safety is a priority, and you will be a visible representative of the Council in the community. Early starts and occasional weekend work may be required to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Collect residual, garden, food waste and recyclables from domestic properties.
• Move bags, bins and recycling boxes and operate vehicle lifting mechanisms.
• Prioritise health and safety to protect crew, public and driver.
• Work early starts, with occasional weekend shifts.

Job description

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.

NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council's purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

North Yorkshire Council is committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

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