Waste Services Operative (2 Posts) (Permanent) - WDN05970
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,310.84 to £26,873.48 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Various Locations In West Dunbartonshire, G82 |
| Company: | West Dunbartonshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WDN05970 |
Summary
Job Description
There are two posts available, one post is based at Richmond Street in Clydebank and the other is based at Elm Road in Dumbarton.
West Dunbartonshire Council aims to provide the residents of West Dunbartonshire with a reliable refuse collection service. As a Refuse Collection Loader you will ensure that their refuse is collected on a regular basis.
Dealing with members of the public in a polite manner and assisting them with advice when necessary.
Your role will require you to collect waste and load it into a refuse collection vehicle on a specified route, you will uplift various types of waste including residual waste and recyling materials, assist the drivers with the manoeuvring of the vehicle and any other tasks required by the service. You will be required to comply with the safe systems of work for refuse collection. Taking and asking for advice from the driver when needed.
The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:
http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/
More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:
http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/
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