Refuse loader - ABC06553

Job Description "Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for". Location: Altens East Depot Duration: Permanent, Full Time - 37 hours per week Job Purpose: To empty various types of waste containers on allocated daily collection routes. To uplift bulk items/white goods and assist with the clearance of void properties. To comply with all work instructions and health & safety procedures. We are seeking applicants to register for our Waste Loader Job Bank. Your details may be retained on our job bank for up to 6 months after the initial interview stage. Requirements The post holder is expected to demonstrate: Oral communication is an essential criteria. Responsibilities The Post holder will be expected to: Ensure that the daily scheduled work is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure a high level of customer care is provided. To report any defects to bins/equipment. Provide Banksman support to the driver when the vehicle is reversing or adjusting its position in tight spaces. The Individual Please see Job Profile for further details Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHRaberdeencity.gov.uk . Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforcesaberdeencity.gov.uk . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who: have a disability are care-experienced and aged 16-29 are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships) have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs