Waste Collection Operator — Outdoor Role + Overtime

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Carnaby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Environmental Services, Streetscene, is seeking a Refuse Collector based at the Carnaby depot. You will join a team of refuse collection operatives and help operate a refuse vehicle, delivering a high standard waste collection service to residents.

You will collect household, commercial and industrial waste, transport and empty bins and sacks, and ensure the street is left clear.

Qualifications

• Fitness to cope with physical demands (walking long hours, moving loaded wheeled bins).
• Willingness to cover other Streetscene services.
• Good customer care and communication skills.
• Flexibility for overtime, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collect household, industrial and commercial waste from domestic and commercial properties, schools, etc.
• Transport wheeled bins, plastic sacks or bulk containers to the refuse collection vehicle and empty contents into the vehicle.
• Replace bins at property/collection point without obstructing footpaths or entrances.
• Work overtime or weekends to catch up after bank holidays or weather disruptions.
• Work outdoors in all weathers from early morning, with good local knowledge of East Riding areas.

Job description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Environmental Services, Streetscene, is seeking a Refuse Collector based at the Carnaby depot. You will join a team of refuse collection operatives and help operate a refuse vehicle, delivering a high standard waste collection service to residents.

You will collect household, commercial and industrial waste, transport and empty bins and sacks, and ensure the street is left clear.