Refuse Collector/Loader (2 positions)

REFUSE COLLECTOR/LOADER (2 positions)

 

Directorate:          Environmental and Community Services

Department:        Waste and Recycling Services

Grade C:               £24,790 to £25,584 per year

Type:                    Permanent

Hours:                  37 Hours per week (working Monday to Friday inclusive)

Location:              Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RA

 

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen for two Refuse Collector/Loaders within Waste and Recycling Services which is part of the Environmental and Community Services Directorate.

 

The main duties involve:

• Collecting residual, recycling and garden waste contained in wheeled bins and waste for recycling contained in the Council’s green recycling bags.
• Delivering or collecting wheeled bins.
• Collecting clinical waste.
• Collecting bulky items and white goods.

 

About you:

Ideally, you will have experience of working within a refuse and recycling collection service and you must be able to operate effectively as part of a team. You will be expected to follow instructions, provide a high-quality service and display a courteous attitude towards members of the public at all times. 

 

This is a physically demanding role in which you will be required to walk long distances in all weather conditions. You should therefore possess a reasonable level of fitness. 

 

The benefits of working for us:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• A generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 21^st February 2025 at midnight.

 

How to apply:

To apply online please visit http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search

 

Alternatively, an application form and job description is available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail), e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

 

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

 

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

 

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview. 

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.