Salary
£25,989 - £26,403 per annum
Contractual hours
14.5
Basis
Job Share
Region
East
Job category/type
Environmental Services
Date posted
04/09/2025
Job reference
REQ000299
Waste Management Operative
Permanent, 14.5 hours per week working 7.5 hours Thursday and 7 hours on a Friday starting at 6.00am.
Salary NS5 £25,989 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata
We are now recruiting for a Waste Management Operative to help deliver all waste services to homes across the district including general waste collection, recycling, garden and trade waste along with the new glass recycling service.
The position will entail working unsociable hours in all weathers. You should be physically fit, with the ability to work alone and unsupervised. Full training, uniform and PPE will be provided. Experience in working in a similar environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
You will be based at the Council's Brunel Drive Depot in Newark and possessing a full driving licence is desirable.
Working past the usual finish time is sometimes required where there is a need in order to provide a full service to residents.
Please note: this role is part of a job share arrangement and subject to certain terms and conditions.
You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.
We offer:
* Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
* A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
* Family-friendly benefits.
* One days' paid volunteering leave.
* Lifestyle benefits platform.
* Funded health cash plan.
* £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.
For an informal chat or more information, please contact either Shaun Page or Chris Cobb, Environmental Services Operations Team Leaders direct via
As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.
Closing Date: Sunday 14th September 2025
Interview: TBC