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You will work 37 hours per week on a rota basis to cover early mornings, some weekends, and bank holidays. The opportunity to work overtime is available.

• someone who loves working outdoors and doesn't mind getting their hands dirty
• you should be comfortable with lifting and moving things
• it would be great if you like talking to people and helping to solve problems
• don't worry if you haven't done this before, as long as you're ready to learn and work as part of a team
It can be hard work and it can be messy, but if you're looking for a good work-life balance, you like being outdoors, and you would like a job that is sure to keep you fit, then why not consider working with us?

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We:
• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You will:
• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.

£25,185 - £25,583 Full time NEW Are you ready to help keep our community clean and green? You'll be on the move daily, making sure waste and recycling get collected, sorted, and properly managed. What Will You Do?
• be part of a friendly team, picking up household, business, and other types of waste and recycling from different spots
• help sort out recycling materials; it's like helping the planet bit by bit
• talk to people in a nice and professional way. If they have questions or something's bothering them, you're there to help sort it out
• stay safe, and keep others safe too. We follow health and safety rules very seriously, and you'll also help our drivers make sure the vehicle is moved safely, Training and development opportunities, particularly if you'd like to progress to being trained as an HGV driver
• Generous holiday entitlement: 27 days of holiday each year plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Time and half of basic pay for any bank holiday working
• Local Government Pension scheme, including immediate life cover
• Employee well-being service
• Free health checks
The postholder will be responsible for the PPE as supplied and will assist with the routine checks and cleaning of vehicles. This is an outdoor-based role. Exposure to all weather conditions, traffic conditions, and hazards connected to exposure to dirt, dust, and noise. The post requires a lot of walking, standing, bending, and lifting throughout the day. Our behaviours Dorset Council has developed and embedded a set of behaviours that will form part of everything you do, and you will need to be able to demonstrate them through the way you work, regardless of your role or grade within the organisation. If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact, Shaun Neville by emailing [email protected] At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video: Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences