Refuse/Recycling Loader Huntingdon, England
Job description
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
Located at Eastfield House from Monday to Friday, circa 6am to 2pm daily, 37 hours per week and full time.
We are seeking a refuse/recycling loader to be part of the team to primarily load different types of waste onto the collection vehicles.
You will collect all forms of household and recycling waste, work as part of a crew and be polite, helpful and comfortable working outside in all weathers and able to lift heavy loads as part of your daily duties.
You must be able to make decisions on what waste can and cannot be removed, undertake risk assessments when working with the driver, be aware of health and safety in relation to manual handling and have good communication skills, both with your crew and the public.
You will need to be able to follow instructions, always conduct yourself in a professional manner and work in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines. All PPE will be provided.
If you are interested in working for us and would like the opportunity of working for a great organisation and feel that you can embody our icare values all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first, then we can't wait to hear from you!
This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
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Apply
The closing date is 12pm 30 August 2023 and interviews will be held the week commencing 4 September 2023
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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