We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental Services as a Waste Operative 1.
About Us
Middlesbrough Council Recycling and Waste Services are looking for a Waste Operative to assist in keeping Middlesbrough clean. If you are looking for a career working outdoors and walking long distances and are able to carry out manual handling tasks. Then this may be the job for you.
You will have a responsibility for collecting recycling and refuse waste from domestic and Council premises. Remove large items and cleansing of back alleys. Ensure that Health and Safety Legislation is adhered to at all times.
The successful applicants will be required to work overtime as and when required including evenings, weekends and Bank Holiday Catch ups.
Please note the current working days are from Tuesday – Friday from 06:45 am – 16:30 pm.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
Please note this is a fixed term post due to end on 31.03.2026.
In return we can offer:
* Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent pension plus top-up options.
* Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
* Flexible working (dependent on job role).
* Electric car lease scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff lottery.
* Travel and car parking schemes.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Dale Metcalfe, Waste, Recycling, and Enforcement Manager at Dale_Metcalfe@middlesbrough.gov.uk .
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.