The Role
We are seeking to recruit Refuse Collectors for our Waste and Recycling Team. We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individuals to assist in waste collection within a high-profile service.
The work can be varied and interesting. It is essential that you appreciate the contribution these services have in improving our environment and local area image. You should possess good communication skills, be able to undertake various duties, and learn quickly with minimal supervision. You will work both independently and as part of a team, often in adverse weather conditions, and handle waste.
Although not essential, holding a current driving licence is an advantage. Full training will be provided. You must be physically fit to perform heavy manual work, including refuse and recycling collection, and be willing to train on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
This is a permanent position, 37 hours per week, based at White Lund Depot, Morecambe. You will cover shifts from 7:00 am to 4:45 pm, any day from Monday to Saturday, including Bank Holidays. Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional work from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm is required.
The successful candidate must work on Bank Holidays (except Christmas and New Year), public holidays, and catch-up days as directed by the Operations Manager. Catch-up days for December bank holidays will be the Saturday before or after the holiday.
About You
You will identify with our values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together, and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster offers a great working environment along with:
* Generous annual leave
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee benefits like discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, extra days off, and discounts on activities and retail
Lancaster City Council is committed to reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030 and expects staff to participate in climate initiatives.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly, and an Armed Forces Covenant organization. We welcome applications from defence reserves and the armed forces community. We promote diversity and inclusion, providing supportive networks and wellbeing initiatives.
Please note, due to high application volume, we cannot respond to all applicants individually. If you do not hear within two weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.
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