Seasonal Waste Collector
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,786 to £29,170 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | Fife, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 23271 |
Summary
Meeting daily waste collection quotas working as part of a team.
Uplifting domestic and commercial waste containers, wheeled containers, sacks or loose waste (which can involve odorous materials) in all weather conditions, including severe weather lasting several days.
Collect and position waste containers onto the vehicle’s lifting gear and return when emptied with proper consideration for the users of the containers and for pedestrians.
Enter private properties; take out waste containers and sacks and return emptied waste containers to their original location.
Load sacks, loose waste and larger items by hand into the vehicle hopper or skip or bin for disposal.
Use and operate associated tools and equipment as required.
Clean the interior and exterior of refuse collection vehicles at required intervals.
Under the driver’s direction, assist in routine vehicle checks.
Undertake other general labouring duties, including manual snow and ice clearing and salt spreading.
You must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day, collecting and loading heavy wheeled containers and sacks.
You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks.
You should be a team worker with have clear verbal communication skills and a ‘can-do’ approach to help resolve problems.
You must be able to provide regular and effective service.
For further information please contact: Jennifer Robertson - jennifer.crawford@fife.gov.uk
Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.
Uplifting domestic and commercial waste containers, wheeled containers, sacks or loose waste (which can involve odorous materials) in all weather conditions, including severe weather lasting several days.
Collect and position waste containers onto the vehicle’s lifting gear and return when emptied with proper consideration for the users of the containers and for pedestrians.
Enter private properties; take out waste containers and sacks and return emptied waste containers to their original location.
Load sacks, loose waste and larger items by hand into the vehicle hopper or skip or bin for disposal.
Use and operate associated tools and equipment as required.
Clean the interior and exterior of refuse collection vehicles at required intervals.
Under the driver’s direction, assist in routine vehicle checks.
Undertake other general labouring duties, including manual snow and ice clearing and salt spreading.
You must be physically able to walk considerable distances every day, collecting and loading heavy wheeled containers and sacks.
You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks.
You should be a team worker with have clear verbal communication skills and a ‘can-do’ approach to help resolve problems.
You must be able to provide regular and effective service.
For further information please contact: Jennifer Robertson - jennifer.crawford@fife.gov.uk
Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.
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