What is the job role?
We have several vacancies for Waste Refuse Collectors to work with our diverse residents and communities across Coventry, Nuneaton & Bedworth, as well as Commercial Services.
We are offering full‑time, fixed‑term contracts (6 months) for individuals interested in joining our team as Refuse Collectors.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At present, we have very few women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds in our team, and we would like this to change. We therefore strongly encourage applications from these groups. However, all applications are welcome, and selection will be based on merit.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful, you will need to:
1. be physically fit (to be able to walk up to and in excess of 12 miles per day, in all weathers)
2. be hard working
3. understand Health & Safety instructions in English however English does not have to be your first language.
If you can do all of the above, we would like you to apply. Core operation shift start times are as follows:
4. Domestic - Shifts start at 7 am (Tuesday to Friday) 37 hrs per week.
5. NBBC – Shifts start 6.30 am (Monday to Friday) 37 hrs per week.
Occasional weekend and bank holiday work will be required.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
6. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
7. Are currently in care or have previously been in care
8. If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.