Refuse Collector

**The job itself**:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Environmental Services, Refuse Team for a Refuse Collector on a secondment six month rolling contract.

You will work within a team of refuse collection operatives assisting in the safe operation of a refuse vehicle and providing a high standard refuse collection service to the residents of the East Riding.

To collect household, industrial and commercial waste from a variety of locations e.g. domestic and commercial properties, schools etc.

Transport wheeled bins, plastic sacks or bulk containers to the refuse collection vehicle from the premise curtilage or from the back door for pre-designated properties. Then completely emptying the contents into the vehicle without causing any avoidable damage, noise or spillage. Leaving the street clear of household rubbish. Replace the bins at the property/collection point, ensuring the bin does not obstruct footpaths or entrances.

A suitable level of fitness is required to cope with physical demands of job, i.e. able to walk for a minimum of 5 hours a day and the dexterity to move loaded wheeled bins. With the ability to work outdoors in all weathers, cover various roles within streetscene and the ability to start work early morning. Initiative, good customer care and communication skills are essential for this post.

The role is based at the Carnaby depot but good local knowledge of other areas within the East Riding would be useful.