Seasonal Waste Collector
Summary
Collects domestic and commercial waste in all weather conditions, operating lifting gear and manual loading while meeting daily quotas as part of a team.
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 August 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until November 2026
Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 to £29,170.80
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week, working 4 days out of 5 on a rolling day off each week, 9 hours per day 07:00-16:30
Location: Cupar Depot
Supporting Statement
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Job Details
Meeting daily waste collection quotas working as part of a team.
Uplifting domestic and commercial waste containers, wheeled containers, sacks or loose waste (which can involve odorous materials) in all weather conditions, including severe weather lasting several days.
Collect and position waste containers onto the vehicle’s lifting gear and return when emptied with proper consideration for the users of the containers and for pedestrians. Enter private properties; take out waste containers and sacks and return emptied waste containers to their original location.
Load sacks, loose waste and larger items by hand into the vehicle hopper or skip or bin for disposal. Use and operate associated tools and equipment as required.
Clean the interior and exterior of refuse collection vehicles at required intervals.
Under the driver’s direction, assist in routine vehicle checks.
Undertake other general labouring duties, including manual snow and ice clearing and salt spreading
The Person
You must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day, collecting and loading heavy wheeled containers and sacks.
You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks. You should be a team worker with have clear verbal communication skills and a ‘can-do’ approach to help resolve problems
You must be able to provide regular and effective service
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