Senior Refuse & Recycling Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 27 April 2026
LOCATION
Castle Douglas
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£29,565 / year
CATEGORY
Waste Management
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Refuse Collection Recycling Waste Collection Health and Safety Teamwork Heavy Goods Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

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Senior Refuse & Recycling Operative (19/948) (Fixed Term)

Castle Douglas

£27,837 - £29,565

Duties will include:-

  • Drive and be responsible for Refuse Collection and other vehicles as required.
  • Collection of Refuse, Recycling, Food Waste, Garden Waste, White goods, and Special/Bulky uplifts for disposal
  • Other tasks relating to Waste Collection Services functions.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for recruitment within Facilities Waste and Neighbourhood Services.

You will be expected to carry out various duties as instructed by the Waste Supervisor and have a working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. You will be required to work as a team member.

This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months.

This post may be suitable for secondment.  Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

You will be educated to Standard Grade Level.

Full valid current heavy goods driving licence is essential for this position.

With an exciting benefits package, working for [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at [Employer hidden] we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Contact:

Robert Anderson or Ian Lewis

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Tel: [contact hidden], Ext: 61576, 60821

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