Refuse Collector - Walker Road Operations Centre, Ayr - SOA11922 - SOA11922

South Ayrshire; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Waste Collection Operative to assist in the removal of domestic, commercial, and industrial refuse. This role involves working in a team, supporting the driver with safe vehicle operation, and undertaking various waste management tasks including recycling and street cleaning. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties connected with waste collection from various locations.
• Assist the driver in safe vehicle manoeuvring on collection routes.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To undertake duties connected with the removal of domestic, commercial and industrial refuse from all types of locations by working as part of a team to carry out waste collection. Assisting the driver in the safe manoeuvring of the vehicle on collection routes and at disposal points.

To undertake duties involving recycling, street cleaning and other waste management operations.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here’s what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade of this post is Level 4 plus a Non Core (5%).

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.

Work Pattern:

• Dayshift Monday to Thursday 0545 - 1400 Friday 05:45 - 13:30
• Backshift Monday to Thursday 13:45 - 2200 Friday 13:15 - 21:00