Waste Services Operative (Refuse & Recycling)
Grade 3, SCP 12 – 18 (£27,330 – £30,971)
The Council are seeking a Waste Services Operative (Refuse & Recycling) to work within the Waste Services Section to undertake a full range of functions. This will include the removal of household, industrial and commercial refuse and recycling from a variety of locations within and outside the City of Douglas.
If you can work as part of a team, are physically fit, and are willing to work outdoors in all weathers then we would welcome an application from you.
To apply for this role, please complete an online application using the Job Train portal. You may also contact the HR Section if you require further information at hr@douglas.gov.im or 01624 696455.
Closing date for submission of applications is: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Miss K J Rice, Chief Executive, City Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1AD
Douglas City Council is committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce representative of our City and ensuring the recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible to all.
Person Specification
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours with a willingness to work out of hours, including bank holidays, evenings, and weekends when required.
- Appreciation of safe manual handling techniques with the ability to carry out manual handling operations.
- Positive approach to challenges and change with a willingness to be trained and to apply new skills.
- Good communication skills and the ability to deal courteously and fairly with the public.
- Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.
- Basic awareness of Health & Safety Regulations.
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of safe working practices with regard to refuse/recycling collection, or similar duties.
- Experience of refuse collection/street cleaning, recycling or other similar activity.
- Awareness of the need to recycle materials.
- Public Sector experience.
- Full clean valid driving licence.
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