Refuse Collector

Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Refuse Collector to work within Kirklees Council. This is a full time position, and we are paying £14.88 per hour for this role. 

The role:

At Kirklees we want to be innovative and creative in the way we work to deliver our services to our communities. We know we have challenging times ahead so we are always looking for better and smarter ways to work.

Your main responsibility will be to work as part of a team collecting waste from households and businesses. You will need to work safely, ensuring you use equipment appropriately and follow procedures for the collection, loading, lifting and handling, disposal of waste in compliance with service standards.

You will collect a range of materials including refuse, recycling, clinical bagged waste, bulky items, other waste or assist with skip collections. Reports waste concerns, including non-presented bins and overflowing bins as required.  You will assist in recording information using technologies such as in-cab.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect refuse from bins or bags presented at designated collection points or from households that require assisted support. Return bins without causing obstruction in line with expectations.

Collect garden, other bagged waste, bulky items; assist with skip collections and provision of liners as required.

Safely operating lifting equipment and undertake work in line with risk assessments and operator's guidance.

Comply with procedures and service expectations.

Assist in stickering and provision of information to the public on refuse collection arrangements.

Complete timesheets, accident books or other records in a timely manner.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience
• Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 
• Compliance: Current Standard DBS check. 
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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