Seasonal Waste Collector/Non LGV Driver

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is looking for a Waste Collection Operative in Glenrothes. The role involves manual outdoor work, including collecting and loading waste containers in various weather conditions. Candidates must demonstrate teamwork and clear communication skills. A supporting statement is required as part of the application. This temporary position offers varied duties and a physically demanding environment, aimed at maintaining high service standards in waste management.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day.
• Capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers.
• Have a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Meeting daily waste collection quotas working as part of a team.
• Uplifting waste containers in all weather conditions.
• Loading and operating associated tools and equipment.
• Cleaning refuse collection vehicles.
• Assisting in routine vehicle checks.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Teamwork

Clear verbal communication

Flexibility

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Monday 19 January 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 15 January 2026

Contract Type: Temporary for 16 Weeks

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week - working 4 days out of 5 on a rolling day off each week, 9 hours per day 07:00-16:30

Location: Glenrothes, Dunfermline or Cupar

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Meeting daily waste collection quotas working as part of a team.

Uplifting domestic and commercial waste containers, wheeled containers, sacks or loose waste (which can involve odorous materials) in all weather conditions, including severe weather lasting several days.

Collect and position waste containers onto the vehicle’s lifting gear and return when emptied with proper consideration for the users of the containers and for pedestrians. Enter private properties; take out waste containers and sacks and return emptied waste containers to their original location.

Load sacks, loose waste and larger items by hand into the vehicle hopper or skip or bin for disposal. Use and operate associated tools and equipment as required.

Clean the interior and exterior of refuse collection vehicles at required intervals.

Under the driver’s direction, assist in routine vehicle checks.

Undertake other general labouring duties, including manual snow and ice clearing and saltspreading.

The Person

You must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day, collecting and loading heavy wheeled containers and sacks.

You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks. You should be a team worker with have clear verbal communication skills and a ‘can-do’ approach to help resolve problems.

You must be able to provide regular and effective service.

Further Information

Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile.

How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

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• Locations 1 Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, Fife, KY7 6GH, GB St Andrews Road, CUPAR, Fife, KY15 4SX, GB Crossgates Road, DUNFERMLINE, Fife, KY11 7EG, GB