At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to collect waste and keep our community clean.
- Company: North Lanarkshire Council, committed to fair work and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, health benefits, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for care-experienced individuals and veterans.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; full training provided and must follow instructions.
The predicted salary is between 29533 - 31361 £ per year.
Based within one of our Waste Management Depots throughout North Lanarkshire, you will work as part of a team to provide the Council’s Refuse Collection Service and will be involved in the removal of food, household, industrial or commercial waste from a variety of locations. You will be trained in manual handling and previous experience of refuse collection duties and vehicles would be advantageous although full training will be available. You should also be capable of dealing effectively with enquiries from the public and be able to follow verbal and written instructions. You will be willing to participate in routine or ad hoc overtime to meet the requirements of the service and be required to work in all types of weather.
Work Pattern: (Average 37 hours per week) Week 1 – Monday, Thursday and Friday - 06:45am to 18:10pm (45 minute unpaid break) Week 2 – Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday - 06:45am to 18:10pm and Sunday 06:45am to 17:30pm (45 minute unpaid break)
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council are happy to talk flexible working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security.
To find out more, alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.
Refuse Collector (5 Posts) (Various Location) - REQ06564 - 485338 employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
