Refuse Collector - Walker Road Operations Depot - SOA13121 - SOA13121

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on retailers, cinemas andgym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Scotwest Credit Union

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council is recruiting for a frontline waste collection role. You will work as part of a team to remove refuse from various locations and assist the driver on collection routes and at disposal points.

The post includes duties in recycling and street cleaning, with PVG scheme requirements and a temporary contract. The work pattern includes early shifts, with specific Monday–Friday timings as listed in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Remove domestic, commercial and industrial refuse as part of a team.
• Assist the driver in safe manoeuvring of the vehicle on collection routes and at disposal points.
• Engage in recycling, street cleaning and other waste management operations.

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.

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

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .

Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This post is temporary until 26/09/2027.

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

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.

The work pattern is: Dayshift Monday to Thursday 0545 - 1400 Friday 05:45 - 13:30 Backshift Monday to Thursday 13:45 - 2200 Friday 13:15 - 21:00.