Job Details
| Job Title | Waste Loading Operative CMB711e |
| Organization | Cumberland Council |
| Location | Carlisle |
| Contract | Permanent |
| Hours | 37 |
| Salary Range | £21,968 |
About this Position
This role involves working within a team of frontline Waste personnel responsible for refuse collection, recycling, and environmental cleaning services. Your duties will include collecting waste from residential properties across the borough and safely transporting it to appropriate disposal sites, including recyclable or compostable materials. Throughout your work, strict adherence to Health & Safety and Workplace Regulations is crucial. Some tasks may require heavy lifting or sustained physical activity, so a reasonable level of fitness is necessary.
Waste Services operates throughout 363 days of the year, and occasional unsocial hours may be required to ensure the continuous provision of public services.
What We Have in Store for You!
- Outstanding training and development opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- The chance to enroll in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Enhance your pension through Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (administered by AVC Wise).
- A variety of benefits and discount programs, including savings on your mobile phone plan and local fitness centers.
- Competitive salary packages
Application and Interview Details
- Closing Date: November 12, 2023
- Interviews: Scheduled for the week starting November 20th
We are conducting interviews in both in-person and virtual formats. Once candidates are invited to the interview stage for this specific role, we will discuss the options with them. If you have any concerns or require accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
For virtual interviews, we prefer to use Microsoft Teams, which is currently offering free access to new users. If you encounter any issues accessing this technology, we are open to discussing alternative arrangements before the interviews take place.
Recruitment with a Focus on Safety
At Cumberland Council, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring the safety and well-being of children, young individuals, and vulnerable adults in our efforts. We anticipate that all our staff, volunteers, and external workforce providers will also uphold this commitment to safeguarding and promoting safety.
Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is dedicated to enhancing workforce diversity to mirror our community. We encourage applications from all individuals and aim to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that appreciates and respects our unique backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will ensure interview opportunities for disabled candidates who meet the fundamental job criteria.
