Refuse Loader (Alnwick)

Northumberland County Council Jobs; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is looking for a Refuse Loader to collect waste and recyclables across our communities from the Lionheart Depot in Alnwick. You will work as part of a dedicated team, delivering high levels of customer service while maintaining safe, clean streets.

Ideal candidates are hardworking, physically fit, punctual and team players, ready to operate hydraulic equipment and support daily operations with a positive attitude toward residents and the environment.

Qualifications

• Hardworking with the physical capability for manual tasks.
• Ability to maintain safe, tidy and clean streets during rounds.
• Willingness to work as part of a frontline refuse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a complete waste and recycling service for residents and the community.
• Ensure collections are carried out to schedule and environments are kept clean and safe.
• Work 4 days a week as part of the Lionheart Depot team.

Skills

Hardworking

Physically fit

Team player

Punctual

Customer service

Tools

Hydraulic equipment operation

Job description

We are entering exciting times in waste collection, with separate food collections and Simpler Recycling, where we will be collecting a wider range of recyclable materials and we want you to be part of the journey.

The job may require you to work on our large fleet of refuse and recycling vehicles, alongside our brand-new fleet of state-of-the-art food waste collection vehicles.

As a Refuse Loader you will:

• Provide a complete waste and recycling service on behalf of the residents and community in Northumberland.


• Ensure that general waste and recycling is collected as per schedule and streets, homes and businesses are kept clean, safe and tidy, whilst providing the very best levels of customer service to all members of the community that we serve.


• Work 4 days a week

We are looking for hard-working, enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work as part of a dedicated team based at our Lionheart Depot in Alnwick.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you are:

• Hardworking and physically fit and healthy due to the nature of the business - You will have the relevant knowledge of the range of tasks, together with the operation of associated tools and equipment and an appreciation and interest in the need for the service. You will have the strength, dexterity and co-ordination to manoeuvre bins and operate hydraulics and the specialist skills associated with the operation of hydraulic equipment.


• Willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds and hold plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile - You must be able to cope with the regular high level of physical demand and have the ability to maintain general awareness to ensure safe working conditions.You will be a front-line member of staff representing Northumberland County Council. You will have responsibility to keep the area remaining beautiful, safe and a clean place to live and work, a responsibility we take great pride in.


• Team player - You will work as part of the wider refuse collection team.


• Punctual - You will be able to turn up for work on time, ready for the day ahead.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)


• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information

Please note that this is a full time position.

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• Job Category Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks


• Directorate Place and Regeneration


• Location Lionheart Depot, Alnwick, United Kingdom