Refuse Collector Food Waste

To support Coventry City Councils food waste collection service by safely and efficiently collecting food waste bins from residential properties across Coventry. Working as part of a collection crew you will help deliver a reliable professional and customer-focused environmental service while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

• Collect food waste bins from residential properties across Coventry.
  
• Work as part of a team to complete daily collection routes safely and efficiently.
  
• Undertake manual handling and other physically demanding duties associated with refuse collection.
  
• Follow all health and safety procedures policies and operational instructions.
  
• Provide a professional and courteous service when interacting with residents.
  
• Report missed collections access issues damaged bins or other operational concerns.
  
• Maintain a clean safe and professional working environment.
  
• Work flexibly according to service requirements and varying shift patterns.
  
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to the overall performance of the collection service.
  

• Reliable punctual and hardworking.
  
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling duties.
  
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
  
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.
  
• Willingness to work varying shift patterns and occasional Saturdays when required.
  
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned collection routes efficiently.
  

• Previous experience in waste collection recycling environmental services refuse collection labouring or other manual outdoor roles.
  
• Previous experience working in a customer-facing environment.
  

• Location: Whitley Depot Coventry CV3 4AR
  
• Hours per week: 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday: 7.5 hours per day; Friday: 7 hours per day. Occasional Saturdays may be required and are paid at time and a half. Shift patterns vary according to service requirements with start times from 6:00am and finish times up to 4:45pm.
  
• Bi-Weekly Payments: