Ketteringham Depot - Norwich The Operations team is, amongst other things, responsible for delivering an efficient and effective multi stream waste collection service to residents and businesses across the district. We have an opportunity for someone who values the environment, who enjoys physical activity and the opportunity to work outdoors to join our team and contribute to delivering an excellent service to our customers. The role will involve: Emptying waste receptacles and collecting waste in accordance with the methods and arrangements outlined by the Councils. Act and work to meet the prescribed standards and requirements of health and safety. This will include assisting vehicle drivers in the safe manoeuvring of vehicles where appropriate. When not allocated to a collection crew, carry out other duties within the operations service. Complete relevant paperwork such as attention cards and any other basic administration that the Councils require. Work as part of a team to ensure standards, targets and performance indicators for the services are met with a focus on customer needs and continuous service improvement. You must: be physically fit and have the ability to walk extended distances, as well as undertake repetitive manual lifting. You will be able to follow procedures and accept direction and be able to work in a professional, competent and positive way with customers. You will also be able to work flexibly as part of a team to deliver the service. The role will require some flexibility in terms of working early mornings/late afternoons and some weekends where required, particularly following a bank holiday or a period of inclement weather for example. You will be operating in a safety critical role where your safety is paramount, the Council has a zero-tolerance policy to taking illegal substances. This role will be subject to random Drugs and Alcohol testing. Why Work With Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. To hear why our employees think that working for us is so special, please visit our website. For further information about the role or our organisation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the recruiting manager, or the People team as follows: Paul Adams - Waste Operational Service Manager Email: Tel: 01508 533844 People Team: Tel: 01508 533995 Closing Date: 13 th April 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed How to apply If you are an external applicant, please apply via our website. For internal applicants, please apply via the internal website found through the job portal on Connect. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.