Refuse Loaders - Alnwick (Staff bank)

We are looking for hard-working, enthusiastic individuals to join our Refuse Staff Bank pool as a Refuse Loader. Northumberland County Council’s Staff Bank provides a pool of highly skilled temporary workers who are looking for a long-term placement, or who want to work flexibly within the council. If a team needs support due to sickness, common staff shortages, or general vacancies, they call upon registered bank members to fill available assignments. These can be filled via a long-term assignment for up to 12 months or on an ad hoc basis.

As a Refuse Loader you will:

• Provide a complete waste and recycling service on behalf of the residents and community in Northumberland.
• Ensure that general waste and recycling is collected as per schedule and streets, homes and businesses are kept clean, safe and tidy, whilst providing the very best levels of customer service to all members of the community that we serve.
• Work 4 days a week.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you are:

• Hardworking and physically fit and healthy due to the nature of the business.
• Willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds and hold plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile.
• Knowledgeable of the range of tasks, together with the operation of associated tools and equipment and have an appreciation and interest in the need for the service.
• Capable of manoeuvring bins and operating hydraulics and the specialist skills associated with the operation of hydraulic equipment.
• Able to cope with the regular high level of physical demand and maintain general awareness to ensure safe working conditions.
• A front-line member of staff representing Northumberland County Council.
• Responsible for keeping the area beautiful, safe and a clean place to live and work.
• Part of the wider refuse collection team.
• Reliable and punctual.

Benefits of joining NCC’s Staff Bank include:

• Flexible contract – work and earn alongside your current commitments.
• Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.
• Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.
• Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.

Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes.

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