Job Description Casual Refuse & Recycling Operative Various locations in Dumfries and Galloway £13.48 per hour Duties will include:- Collection of Refuse, Recyclable materials, Food Waste, White Goods and special uplifts for disposal. Other tasks relating to Waste Collection Services functions. When required, drive and be responsible for the safe operation of allocated vehicles. An excellent opportunity has arisen for recruitment within Facilities, Waste and Neighbourhood Services. Our Refuse and Recycling Team work within the heart of our communities across Dumfries & Galloway. We are looking for potential candidates within those communities to operate from depots in Lockerbie, Dumfries, Castle Douglas and Stranraer, on an as and when required basis, to help us deliver essential services throughout the region. You will be expected to carry out various duties as instructed by the Waste Supervisor. You should have a working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. You will be required to work predominantly as a team member. This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland. You will be educated to Standard Grade Level. Full valid current driving license would be beneficial. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation. For further information please contact: David Greggan (Lockerbie), Kevin Brown (Dumfries), Robert Anderson (Castle Douglas & Stranraer) - 030 3333 3000