Refuse Collector

**The job itself**:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Environmental Services, Refuse Team for a Refuse Collector.

You will 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

The job is demanding, and applicants must be able to walk for a minimum of 5 hours a day and be able to handle loaded wheeled bins. You must be able 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.

Applicants must be flexible to work overtime or weekends to catch up the refuse/recycling service after a bank holiday, due to vehicle breakdown / inclement weather or other operational pressures.

On occasions, when the service dictates, you will be required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank/Public Holidays for which the appropriate enhancement will be paid. There is a requirement to work between Christmas and the New Year.

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