Waste Labourer x 5

Stoke on Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the United Kingdom seeks 5 full-time Waste Labourers to support waste and recycling collection efforts. The role requires individuals who are physically fit, self-motivated, and able to understand instructions. Candidates must complete training and health and safety induction. This position offers a full-time commitment of 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday, focused on community service. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, and support is available for diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and capable of walking up to 70 miles per week emptying wheelie bins in all types of weather conditions.
• Self‑motivated and great team player.
• Capable of understanding verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support service with collection of waste and recycling materials.
• Complete health and safety induction course.
• Work full time, 37 hours per week from Mon – Fri.

Skills

Physically fit

Self‑motivated

Team player

Understanding verbal and written instructions

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration & Operations

Section: Waste Services

Location: City Wide

Grade: Level 5

Hours: 37 hours

This advert is open to both Internal and external applicants.

You will be reporting to the depot on Cromer Road at the start and end of each shift. You will be out in the community for the waste collections.

We have 5 available positions for the role of Waste Labourer to support our service with the collection of waste and recycling materials. These positions are full time, working 37 hours per week from Mon – Fri.

All contracts are subject to the candidates completing a full induction course including health and safety in refuse collection. Full training will be provided for the role.

We are looking for people that are:

• Physically fit and capable of walking up to 70 miles per week emptying wheelie bins in all types of weather conditions. The is a requirement due to the physical nature of the role.
• Self‑motivated
• Capable of understanding verbal and written instructions
• A great team player
• Willing to undertake training

If this sounds like something you are interested in, then please apply!

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on‑Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

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