Waste Labourer

Stoke on Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking Waste Labourers to assist in collecting waste and recycling materials across the city. This full-time role requires candidates to be physically fit, able to walk significant distances in varying weather conditions, and ready to undergo training. Successful applicants will join a diverse team dedicated to community service. Apply through the provided channels if interested.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of walking up to 70 miles per week.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills required.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support the service with the collection of waste materials.
• Work full-time, Monday to Friday, in various weather conditions.

Skills

Physically fit

Self-motivated

Understanding instructions

Team player

Willing to undertake training

Job description

Position Overview

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration & Operations

Section: Waste Services

Location: City Wide

Grade: Level 5

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

Reporting

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.

Responsibilities

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 candidate completing a full induction course including health and safety in refuse collection. Full training will be provided for the role.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Physically fit and capable of walking up to 70 miles per week emptying wheelie bins in all types of weather conditions. This 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

Applicant Priority

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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