About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join North Northamptonshire Council as a Waste Collection Operative (Refuse & Recycling Loader) within the Waste Department.
The successful candidate will be based at our Wellingborough or Kettering Depots (you can choose which one you want to work at) and have the opportunity to be part of a front line team providing a vital service to local residents.
We have part-time and full-time positions available enabling you to work around other commitments.
You will work with other team members over various routes that will change daily.
You will need to be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be able to walk up to 12 miles a day.
You will need to be polite to customers and other members of the public who you will come into contact with.
Have an understanding of treating all staff and customers respectfully.
What will you be doing?
You will be responsible for collection of waste from residential & commercial properties ensuring that we give our residents the best possible service at all times.
1. Assisting with missed bins at the end of the day.
2. Working in a safe manner and assisting the driver with reversing when required.
3. Working outside in all weathers providing this essential service.
4. Vehicle cleaning and light maintenance to ensure our vehicles are in excellent condition.
5. Clearing up any spillages that occur during the day.
6. Assisting with daily and weekly checks.
7. Wearing appropriate uniform and protective clothing.
8. Reporting all incidents and near misses as they occur.
9. Dealing with the public and answering their queries.
About you
You will be physically fit as the role can be quite demanding and you may have to walk up to 12 miles a day.
You should enjoy working outside with a small team as the crews are self-driven having to work with their own initiative.
You should have a flexible approach to work with a positive attitude as the role can be varied.
Exhibit a can-do attitude and be willing to learn and take on more responsibility as you develop.
Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with:
* A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
* Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council.
* Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, and travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.
About us
Our Values and Behaviours define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers and colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:
* Customer-focused
* Respectful
* Efficient
* Supportive
* Trustworthy
We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.
We aim to be a carbon-neutral Council by 2030.
Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)
* Location: Kettering and Wellingborough, United Kingdom
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