The job itself
Please ensure you include information in your supporting statement regarding how you are suitable for the role based on the essential criteria for the job.
Refuse collector wanted to join our team based in Willerby.
Responsibilities:
1. Collecting household, industrial, and commercial waste from a variety of locations (e.g., domestic properties, schools, highway maintained, shops).
2. Transporting wheeled bins, plastic sacks, or bulk containers to the refuse collection vehicle from the premise curtilage or from the back door for pre-designated properties.
3. Completely emptying the contents into the vehicle without causing any avoidable damage, noise, or spillage.
4. Leaving the street clear of household rubbish.
5. Replacing the bins at the property/collection point, ensuring the bin does not obstruct footpaths or entrances.
Requirements:
1. The role can be physically demanding (i.e., walking for a minimum of 5 hours a day/moving loaded wheeled bins).
2. Ability to work outdoors in all weathers and start work early morning.
3. Flexibility to work overtime or weekends to catch up the refuse/recycling service after a bank holiday, due to vehicle breakdown/inclement weather or other operational pressures.
4. On occasions, you may be required to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank/Public Holidays for which the appropriate enhancement will be paid.
5. Good local knowledge of other areas within the East Riding would be useful.
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