Job Description

Salary

25,584 - 27,269 per annum (pay award pending)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Waste Management

Date posted

10/07/2025

Job reference

REQ20623

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Benefits Package.doc

Directorate: Regeneration & Environment



37 hours per week, Permanent, Full Time.



Working as part of the Waste Collection Team based at Hellaby Depot, you will safely carry out waste collections across the Borough, this will include the collection of all waste and recyclables from household and commercial properties.



You will be responsible for the waste collection vehicle and supervise the work of the waste management operatives on the vehicle and will be a key member of the waste management team.



You must be flexible in your approach to achieving targets, have experience of working within a waste collection environment, preferably kerbside waste/recycling collections and be able to operate as part of a team.



You must be able to walk distances at a minimum of 8 to 10 miles per day as this is a physically demanding role, must be able to push and pull bins of various sizes over various distances and gradients in all weather conditions.



It is essential you have a good understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace and possess the necessary skills in terms of excellent customer care to represent the Council in the delivery of front-line services.



You will be required to input daily updates on the Bartec 'in cab' system and report contamination, participation of collections and ensure that customers receive the appropriate information, bin tag, leaflet etc.



You must hold a category C2 driving licence and CPC driver card and be able to lift/pull loaded receptacles outdoors in all weather conditions.



The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good customer services skills and an ability to work within a team.



For an informal discussion about these roles please contact Tracy Lever, Waste Operations Manager on 01709 822178 or Jim Maguire, Interim Waste Service Manager 07795475402.



Interview dates - week commencing 28th July 2025.


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.


Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).