Refuse Collector

**The job itself**:
**Please note this is a part time role and the days of work are Thursday and Friday each week.**

**As this is a garden waste collection role; the hours of work change to cover seasonal variations averaged over a year. The hours of work are between 07:00 and 16:15. There is an attachment showing the seasonal variation in hours.**

**Please ensure you include information in your supporting statement regarding how you are suitable for the role based on the essential criteria for the job.**

Part time refuse collector (garden waste) wanted to join our team based in Market Weighton.

Responsibilities will include collecting household, industrial and commercial waste from a variety of locations e.g. domestic properties, schools, highway maintained, shops etc. Transporting 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. Replacing the bins at the property/collection point, ensuring the bin does not obstruct footpaths or entrances.

The role can be physically demanding i.e. walking for a minimum of 5 hours a day/moving loaded wheeled bins. And applicants must also have the ability to work outdoors in all weathers and able to start work early morning.

Applicants must possess the flexibility to work overtime or weekends to catch up the refuse/recycling service after a bank holiday, due to vehicle breakdown / inclement weather or other operation pressures. On occasions, when the service dictates, you will also be required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank/Public Holidays for which the appropriate enhancement will be paid.

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