At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to collect and remove waste from various properties.
- Company: A dedicated employer focused on sustainability and community service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stable hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth in a friendly and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Get fit while making a positive impact in your community every day.
- Qualifications: Enjoy outdoor work, physical challenges, and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 26509 - 26509 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade C SCP 5 £25,583 - SCP 6 £25,989
Hours Per Week: 36
Base Location: Tame Street Depot, Tame Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ST
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role: To work as part of a team to undertake the collection and removal of waste and recyclable material from residential, industrial, commercial and educational properties in the prescribed waste receptacles and remove the material using the vehicles and lifting equipment provided. To collect waste from a variety of refuse and recycling containers, sort waste where necessary and load into the vehicle.
Important Note: You will be required to work a 36 hour working week, normally Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
About You:
- Enjoy working outdoors and are motivated by a physical challenge.
- Capable of working in all weather conditions, using basic tools such as brush and shovel, and following written and verbal instructions.
- Professional, courteous and respectful to both customers and colleagues.
- Alert to hazards and able to maintain high productivity levels.
- Able to undertake significant walking, lifting and manoeuvring of full and empty waste collection receptacles.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Previous applicants need not apply.
Waste Collection Operative employer: Tameside Council
At Tameside, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our employees are valued as our greatest asset. As a Library Assistant, you will not only engage with the community but also have opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in Tameside. Join us in shaping the future of our borough while enjoying a fulfilling role that prioritises your wellbeing and development.
