Refuse Collectors / Street Scene Operatives

Swift; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency in England is seeking Refuse Collectors / Street Scene Operatives for ongoing temporary work in Rotherham. The role involves collecting and disposing of waste, litter picking, and sorting recyclables. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, and enjoy working outdoors as part of a team. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, with an early finish on Fridays. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy waste containers and lift bins safely.
• Experience in outdoor work under various weather conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with the public.

Responsibilities

• Collect and move waste containers, including bins and recycling boxes.
• Operate bin lifting mechanisms on refuse vehicles.
• Perform litter picking and maintain cleanliness on streets.
• Sort recyclables and read reports on waste collection issues.
• Assist with unloading waste at facilities and report problems.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

• Collecting and moving waste containers (bags, wheelie bins, recycling bins/boxes)
• Operating bin lifting mechanisms on refuse vehicles
• Loading plastic waste bags into the lorry
• Litter picking and street cleaning duties
• Sorting recyclables at the kerbside
• Maintaining polite and professional conduct with members of the public
• Reporting any issues with waste collection
• Assisting with unloading waste at designated facilities
• Report issues like fly tipping and potholes
• Assist with container delivery and vehicle safety
• Outdoor working in all weathers

SWIFT Temps Ltd Industrial Recruitment Division is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Working Hours: 37 per week Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm- Friday finish 2pm- ongoing temporary work

SWIFT Temps Ltd is currently recruiting Refuse Collectors / Street Scene Operatives on behalf of the local authority in the Rotherham S66 area. This role involves the collection and disposal or recycling of household and commercial waste, as well as general street scene duties such as litter picking and bin emptying. If you are physically fit, reliable, and enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, this could be the role for you.