Refuse Collector (Permanent) (Full Time) (x2 Posts) - REN15322

Renfrewshire Council; Scotland; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking motivated and reliable Refuse Collectors to support high-quality waste and recycling services across the area. You will work as part of a crew, collecting household, commercial, industrial and bulky waste and loading materials safely.

The role requires effective interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to use your initiative, and a flexible, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with the general public and business community.
• Effective interpersonal skills and effective communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative and work as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Collect household, commercial, industrial and bulky waste.
• Load materials safely and handle bins, boxes, sacks, caddies and bulky items.
• Support safe vehicle manoeuvring.
• Assist in recycling improvement tasks such as bin checks and tagging.
• Work across routes and waste streams and follow Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Public interaction

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Refuse Collector (Permanent) (Full Time) (x2 Posts) - REN15322

Renfrewshire Council is seeking motivated and reliable Recycling & Refuse Collectors to support the delivery of high-quality waste and recycling services across the area. Working as part of a crew, you will play an essential role in providing excellent front‑line services to residents, businesses and other customers.

You will collect household, commercial, industrial and bulky waste, load materials safely and handle bins, boxes, sacks, caddies and bulky items. You will support safe vehicle maneuvering and assist in recycling improvement tasks such as bin checks and tagging. You will work flexibly across routes and waste streams and follow all Health & Safety procedures.

You must have experience of dealing with the general public and business community and knowledge of

It is essential that you have effective interpersonal skills as well as effective communication skills and be able to use your initiative and work as part of a team. You also must have a flexible approach to work.

You will be expected to work across Renfrewshire, outdoors in all weather conditions.

If successful you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk