At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team collecting waste and recycling from homes in Denbighshire.
- Company: Denbighshire County Council, committed to sustainability and community service.
- Benefits: Earn £12.85 per hour with generous leave and pension benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while staying active outdoors.
- Qualifications: Strong team player with good fitness and a flexible work approach.
The predicted salary is between 12.85 - 12.85 £ per hour.
This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive team who are committed to meeting our responsibility to recycle more in Denbighshire. The successful candidate will need to be a strong team player, who demonstrates positive behaviour and has a flexible approach to work.
The waste collection team is responsible for all recycling and non-recyclable waste collection from residential properties. The post is physically demanding and therefore a good standard of fitness is required (collection rounds can involve walking 10 miles a day and the movement and lifting of recycling containers presented by residents for collection). The willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions is essential. It will be necessary to work flexible hours including some weekends and bank holidays. Appointment subject to satisfactory references.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Graeme White, Waste & Recycling Manager on 01824 712138.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work? We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
- Family friendly policies
How to Apply? To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us. Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement. Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Waste and Recycling Collection Operative employer: Denbighshire County Council
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Contact Details:
Denbighshire County Council Recruitment Team
