Job Title
Waste Management Operative Loader
About the Role
We are recruiting Waste Management Operatives to support the launch of a new Food Waste service commencing in February next year. Your role will include working as part of a small team collecting food waste primarily in our new Food Waste Collection vehicles, with the flexibility to collect other waste streams (Refuse, Dry Recycling or Garden waste) as part of the wider waste management services we provide.
Key Responsibilities
* Collect food waste and other waste streams using provided vehicles and equipment.
* Assist with the initial distribution of food waste containers to residents before collections begin.
* Operate safely and efficiently, moving wheeled bins, containers, sacks, and other receptacles.
* Provide high levels of customer service and interact courteously with members of the public.
* Behaviorally support the council’s values and meet service standards.
Qualifications & Skills
* Physically fit, capable of walking long distances and moving heavy items.
* Commitment to delivering front‑line service to the community.
* Current category B licence is advantageous, with the option to train for a category C licence (fully funded).
Benefits
* Flexible working options.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Reasonable workplace adjustments available.
Application Details
Grade 3, £25,185 up to £26,403 per annum pro‑rata.
37 hours per week, full‑time, permanent contract with potential HGV Driver Training.
Closing date: 9 November 2025
Interview dates: 1 and 2 December 2025
Location: Hinckley & Bosworth – a place of opportunity located in the heart of England, close to major transport links such as the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from the community and consider all candidates fairly.
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