Job Description
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 willing to work outdoors in all weathers then we would welcome an application from you.
In order to apply for this role, please do so by completing an online application using the Job Train portal, which can be accessed by visiting the Council’s website. Please contact the HR Section if you require any further information (hr@douglas.gov.im) or 01624 696455.
Closing date for submission of applications is: Friday, 10th April 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 are committed to ensuring the recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible to all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the City we serve.
About You:
Douglas City Council is committed to providing high-quality public services across our community. We are dedicated to fairness, collaboration, and delivering outcomes that benefit the people of Douglas.
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