Refuse Collector

Lancaster City Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Lancaster City Council is hiring a Refuse Collector to support the community by collecting household and commercial waste and recycling across Lancaster. You will work with a friendly crew to ensure bins are emptied efficiently and streets are left tidy, following health and safety guidelines at all times.

This role offers practical outdoor work with a focus on reliability, punctuality, and ensuring a high standard of service for residents and businesses in the city.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to handle the demands of outdoor waste collection.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Team player with pride in completing a job well done.

Responsibilities

• Collect household and commercial waste and recycling as part of a crew.
• Ensure bins are emptied efficiently and streets are kept tidy.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to deliver a high-quality service.

Skills

Outdoor work

Team player

Reliability

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Job description

Make a Difference in Lancaster

Join our dedicated team as a Refuse Collector and help keep Lancaster clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Your work will directly support the wellbeing of our community and the environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be out and about, working as part of a friendly crew to collect household and commercial waste and recycling. You’ll ensure bins are emptied efficiently and streets are left tidy, always following health and safety guidelines. Your role is vital in delivering a reliable, high-quality service to residents and businesses.

You’ll Fit Right In If…

• You enjoy practical, outdoor work in all weathers.
• You’re a team player who takes pride in a job well done.
• You’re reliable, punctual, and committed to excellent service.
• You’re physically fit and able to handle the demands of the role.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact every day, we’d love to hear from you. For more about our values and the benefits of working with us, visit our recruitment site.

Why Work With Us

• Generous annualleave
• Local GovernmentPension Scheme
• Cycle to Workscheme
• Volunteering days

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.

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