Highways, Environmental & Street Services Food Waste – Refuse Collector Coventry, West Midlands[…]

**Food Waste – Refuse Collector****Coventry City Council | Temporary Assignment via Opus People Solutions****Pay Rate:** £13.05 per hour PAYE **Location:** Whitley Depot, Coventry, CV3 4AR**Workers required:** 4**Working Hours*** Monday to Thursday: 7.5 hours per day (30-minute unpaid lunch)* Friday: 7 hours per day (30-minute unpaid lunch)* Occasional Saturdays may be required and are paid at **time and a half*** Shifts will vary depending on the needs of the service* Earliest start time: **6:00am*** Latest finish time: **4:45pm*** Shift patterns will be discussed during interview* Successful candidates will be rota’d directly by Coventry City Council**PPE:** PPE will be provided by Coventry City Council. Candidates must provide their own safety boots.**About the Role**Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Coventry City Council for **Food Waste Refuse Collectors** to support the rollout and collection of food waste bins across the city.This is a physically demanding outdoor role working as part of a team to deliver an essential environmental service. You will be responsible for collecting food waste bins from residential properties, ensuring collection routes are completed safely and efficiently while delivering a high standard of service to residents.**Key Responsibilities*** Collect food waste bins from residential properties across Coventry.* Work as part of a collection crew to complete daily rounds safely and efficiently.* Adhere to all health and safety procedures.* Deliver excellent customer service when interacting with residents.* Report any collection issues or operational concerns.* Support the team in maintaining a clean, safe and professional service.**Essential*** 18 years old and over due to insurances policies.* Reliable, punctual and hardworking.* Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling duties.* Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.* Strong team player with a positive attitude.* Good awareness of health and safety practices.**Desirable*** Previous experience in waste collection, recycling, environmental services, labouring or other manual outdoor roles.#J-18808-Ljbffr…