Our Story:

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It's an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.

We are immensely proud that when asked what's great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ' our colleagues' .

Our Team:

We are a dedicated team, providing essential front-line waste collection services for the Council. You will work alongside supportive colleagues committed to keeping our community clean and safe.

Your Contributions:

Experience in waste collection practices and related activities.
Strong communication skills, including clear verbal interaction, positive public engagement, and accurate paperwork completion.
Physically capable of lifting up to 25kg and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to follow instructions, work independently or in a team, and adapt to flexible schedules with a strong awareness of health and safety regulations.

Our Offer:

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
Investment in your personal development
Free Car Parking at HBC sites
Flexible working arrangements
Car leasing schemes

Next Steps:

At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Mark Patino, Environment Services Operations Manager on 0151 511 6236

Interviews will take place week commencing 14 th April 2025.

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you - resourcing@halton.gov.uk

Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, please complete your application as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.

Further information on this vacancy

Cautions and Convictions Flowchart
Completing Your Application Form Guidance
Our Values Framework
Guidance - Completing Your Online Application
Job Profile

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