Refuse Operative
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,500 to £23,893 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Willand, Cullompton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mid Devon District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2024049 |
Summary
PERMANENT: 37 Hours per week
SALARY: £23,500 to £23,893
LOCATION: Willand
Do you enjoy working outdoors, whilst playing a vital role for the community? We have opportunities for both Full Time and Fixed Term Refuse Operatives to join the team at Hitchcocks Business Park, Cullompton our established waste and recycling depot.
This role could offer opportunities to progress your career with paid training to become a Class C (LGV) driver.
Immediate starts available!
At Mid Devon District Council, Willand, our benefits include:
Competitive hourly rate of pay
Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlements
A flexible benefits scheme including access to a discount shopping (online and high street) and events
Discounted leisure memberships
Free uniform and DBS check
Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent training and development opportunities
Driver Class C Training can be provided (paid for by us)
Monday to Friday (except following the 8 bank holidays and Christmas)
Free parking at site
As a Refuse Operative your duties will include but are not limited to:
To work as part of a crew or lone working to collect and process waste or recycling materials from households, trade premises and other locations in Mid Devon within a round or rounds on the day specified (ensuring no collections are missed).
Must be flexible in working arrangements due to seasonal/variations and new initiatives.
To ensure that all Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to and to be aware of all procedures relating to the safe operation of the waste service.
Delivering Waste and recycling containers to residents across the district
To help prepare the vehicle for unloading and remove all recycling materials on return to the depot.
To work in the depot when required, operating baling equipment and other depot duties as requested.
At Mid Devon District Council, Cullompton we value: Pride, People, Performance and Partnerships
About you:
Able to work well as part of a team
Flexible approach to work and positive attitude towards delivering services to the community
Driving licence: category B, or a willingness to work towards
Experience of working in the waste industry is desirable, but is not essential
To find out more
For any questions or for an informal conversation regarding the position of Refuse Operative at Hitchcocks Business Park, Cullompton please contact Simon Bruford, Refuse Manager – 01884 234243.