Refuse Collector

**The job itself**:
**The outcome of the council’s Total Pay and Reward review means the full-time salary for this position from 1**st** April 2024 will be £24,294 to £24,702. The salary will be pro rata for part time and term time vacancies.**

**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.**

Refuse collector 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.