Senior Refuse & Recycling Operative - DGA13763

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

LGPS Scotland discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing Champions

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Senior Refuse & Recycling Operative to manage refuse and recycling collection across Dumfries & Galloway. The role requires driving responsibilities, adherence to safety procedures, and flexibility to undertake related duties within the Waste Collection Services team.

The post is based at the depot in Dumfries, with a Band 5 salary of £28,815 to £30,597 per year. The council emphasizes equality and wellbeing benefits, including a Local Government

Qualifications

• Educated to Standard Grade level.
• Requires Class C/HGV license and valid Driver CPC.
• Health and Safety awareness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Refuse, Recycling, Food Waste & White Goods collection vehicles.
• Ensure daily collection routes are completed safely and efficiently.
• Carry out additional tasks related to Waste Collection Services as required.

Tools

HGV License

Driver CPC

Health & Safety

Job description

Job Description

Senior Refuse & Recycling Operative (19/567)

Dumfries

Band 5 £28,815 - £30,597

Purpose of Role:

Provision of Refuse & Recycling collection services, to domestic & commercial, properties across Dumfries & Galloway.

Duties will include:

• Driving of Refuse, Recycling, Food Waste & White Goods/Bulky collection vehicles.
• Ensuring collection of refuse & recycling routes daily in a safe and efficient manner adhering to Health & Safety and Safe Working Procedures.
• Any other tasks relating to Waste Collection Services functions.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for recruitment within the Facilities, Waste and Neighbourhood Services, Directorate.

We deliver a wide variety of frontline services and require a Senior Refuse & Recycling Operative at our depot in Cargen Tower, Dumfries.

You will be expected to carry out a range of duties as instructed by the Waste Supervisor.

Ideally you will have a working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, in Waste Management and Transportation.

You will be able to work both independently and as a team member.

This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.

You will be educated to Standard Grade Level and have Class C, HGV License, and valid Driver CPC.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Contact - Kevin Brown or David Greggan - 030 3333 3000