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Collection Operative AM and PM Shifts (Refuse and Recycling)

Job details
Posting date: 26 June 2024
Salary: £28,233.00 to £28,707.00 per year
Additional salary information: Salary band scale 3: £24,294 - £24,702 per annum 4 hour overtime: £3,939-£4,005 (for working 4 extra hours a week on top of the basic) Total Salary: £28,233-£28,707 plus enhancements
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 July 2024
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Brighton and Hove City Council
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a challenging and rewarding role?

We are looking for Collection Operatives to join our busy team in Brighton. This is an exciting opportunity where you’ll be working as part of a supportive and friendly team

Do you enjoy staying active? Are you flexible and adaptable to work in all weather conditions and locations?

Can youinteract with members of the public and staff from all diverse backgrounds inclusively?

Are you self-motivated, flexible and work well in a supportive, friendly and diverse team?

If so, we would welcome your application to become part of our Collection Services team at City Clean.

Interview dates: Week commencing 15th of July 2024

If you are interested in joining our team providing a key customer focused service to residents then please apply directly on-line.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, then please contact David Young on 07795 335 926 or email david.t.young@brighton-hove.gov.uk.



Job Introduction
You will deliver effective communication and interpersonal skills, be efficient and maintain a high degree of productivity during the working day. To undertake waste/recycling collection duties under the direction of the supervisor. You will be able to work well in in diverse team and be responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and the completion of the daily collection rounds.

We are looking for individuals with a positive outlook and who are ready to take on a challenging role

You will be an ambassador for CityClean when interacting with the public out on the streets of Brighton.
As a member of the team, you will be responsible for a schedule of removing household refuse and recycling including industrial and commercial refuse and recycling, and other refuse and recycling from a variety of locations.
You will use a range of recycling and refuse containers such as wheelie bins and boxes, to help you to lift heavy objects and will assist the driver to manoeuvre the refuse vehicle safely.
Be reliable, punctual and professional
Maintain respectful and dignified working relationships and communications at all times, both within the Council and with members of the public
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with safe working practices
Seek to understand the communication needs of colleagues and customers, being mindful of equality issues and the diverse needs of the range of people we work with
Demonstrate consideration and respect for other’s feelings, opinions and culture
No previous experience is required as we will provide you with training and with the right clothing to wear including all the correct personal protective clothing and equipment.

We will provide training support to enable you to do the best job you can. Where possible. We will make reasonable adjustments if required for the role.

We offer annual leave access to the Local Government Pension Scheme along with other attractive benefits.

Salary:

Salary band scale 3: £24,294 - £24,702 per annum

4 hour overtime: £3,939-£4,005 (for working 4 extra hours a week on top of the basic)

Total Salary: £28,233-£28,707 plus enhancements

Hours of work

AM Shift - Your working hours are scheduled from Mondays to Fridays, 06:00hrs – 14:42hrs or 07:00hrs - 15:42hrs.

PM Shift : Your working hours are scheduled from Mondays to Fridays: 12:30hrs - 21:12hrs.

AM and PM shifts equates to 41 hours per week.

If you’re ready to start immediately and join a dedicated team to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.


Please read our Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk) pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.

As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

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