Job Description

Salary

28,598 - 31,022

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Waste Management

Date posted

26/11/2025

Job reference

REQ21706



Directorate: Regeneration & Environment

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

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

You will be responsible for the waste collection vehicle, this includes completion of both pre and post safety vehicle checks and supervise/direct 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, ideally have experience of working within a waste collection environment, preferably kerbside waste/recycling collections and be able to operate as part of a team. There is a requirement for the successful candidate to be flexible across other Council services as and when requested to support service delivery needs.

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.

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

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Tracy Lever, Waste Operations Manager on 01709 822178 alternatively email tracy.lever@rotherham.gov.uk or Steven O'Shea, Waste Operations Coordinator 01709334232, email Steven.O'Shea@rotherham.gov.uk 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).