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Job description

To undertake various duties associated with the refuse / recycling collection and street cleansing functions of the Council. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• To undertake various duties associated with the refuse / recycling collection and street cleansing functions of the Council.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least two years’ experience in paid employment of outdoor manual work and heavy lifting items over 16kg for more than 50% of a working day, in all weather conditions.
• At least two years’ experience in paid employment of dealing with the public on a face-to-face basis.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding and appreciation of the needs of the public.
• To be a good team worker.
• Able to work outside normal working hours as and when required including evenings and public holidays.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

• A relevant qualification in waste management.
• Experience in the operation of automatic bin lifting systems.
• Experience working within a waste and/or recycling environment.
• Training in the operation of automatic bin lifting systems.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

Location: Various Locations throughout the Borough. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.