Refuse Collector-Labourer

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Refuse Collector / Labourer

Salary/Grade: £25,992 to £27,711 per annum / Grade 6

Hours/Days: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Various Council establishments

Closing Date: 18 February 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed 

Join Our Streetscene Team!

Are you ready to make a real difference in your community? Join the Council’s Streetscene Team and play a vital role in keeping our streets clean and safe. We are looking for dedicated individuals to carry out the collection of household and commercial waste on a collection round.

About Us:

The Council is committed to delivering excellent services to our community. We take pride in our work and strive to create a positive impact every day.

Your Role: As a member of the Refuse and Cleansing Team, you will be responsible for the collection of waste from household and commercial properties. This is a hands-on role that requires dedication, teamwork, physical effort and a strong work ethic.

What We’re Looking For:

           We are seeking individuals who possess the following skills and experience:

• Waste Collection Expertise: Knowledge and experience in collecting waste from household and commercial properties.
• Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating industrial refuse containers and lifting equipment.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to sustain high levels of physical output over prolonged periods.
• Driving Skills: A current clean Full Driving Licence (Category B minimum) and experience in driving light commercial vehicles.
• Team Player: Experience in working effectively within a team.
• Time Management: Ability to work to pre-targeted schedules and meet tight deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy up to 30 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 35 days after five years’ service.
• Work/Life Balance: Take advantage of our excellent wellbeing initiatives including discounted membership to our Leisure Centres
• Pension Scheme: Benefit from paying into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a talented and dedicated workforce, we want to hear from you! For a full list of job details and requirements, please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account.  You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.  Applications close midnight on 18 February 2025.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on 01246 231111 or emailing: human.resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Darren Mitchell, Streetscene & Waste Services Manager on (01246) 217285 or darren.mitchell@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.