Refuse Collector

Orkney Gin Company; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local environmental services provider in Scotland is seeking a Refuse Collector to join their team. The role involves the efficient collection of household and commercial refuse, street sweeping, and undertaking other related duties. Applicants should have a full driving license, a flexible attitude, and a positive approach to health and safety. Previous experience is advantageous but training will be provided. This permanent position offers a salary between £29,813 and £30,044 per year, along with the option for overtime.

Qualifications

• Full and current driving license or Class B1 license is required.
• Previous experience in refuse collection is an advantage but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake a variety of duties, including out-of-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Collect household and commercial refuse from various locations.
• Participate in street sweeping and litter collection.
• Undertake standby duties and winter maintenance as required.

Skills

Flexible work attitude

Positive approach to health and safety

Job description

# Refuse CollectorRef no:: ORK09975Published:: 05/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Hatston, Sparrowhawk Road, Hatston Industrial Estate, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1GESalary:: £29,813 - £30,044 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Advert**INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT****Environmental Services****Refuse Collector****37 hours per week, Monday to Friday****Permanent****£29,813 - £30,044 / £15.45 - £15.57 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)**We are looking for a Refuse Collector to join a team within our Environmental Services Operations team.You will be a member of a service concerned with refuse collection, disposal and recycling of waste. You will be required to work either individually or as part of a team to ensure the efficient operation of the service.Duties will include the removal of household and commercial refuse from a variety of locations including special collections and refuse for recycling. Street sweeping is also included and litter collection and any other duties associated with this service function and commensurate with this grade.Generally working as a member of a team you will require a flexible attitude to work and a willingness to undertake a variety of duties. You must also have a positive approach to health and safety. Previous experience of this type of work would be an advantage, but not essential, as training will be given where required.In addition to the normal range of duties you must be able to undertake standby duties and winter maintenance works as required and also other out of hours working will be required for weekends and evenings. This will involve out of hours working, for which an appropriate overtime or standby payment will be made and may be on either a planned rota or relief basis, to cover for sickness and holidays.You should have a full and current driving licence or Class B1 licence.This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Robert Thomson, Team Manager Environmental Services, e-mail [e-mail] or telephone [phone].**Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 22 February 2026***Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.*## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement