Waste Management Operative - Loader Salary : £25,185 up to £26,403 per annum pro rata (pay award pending) Grade : 3 Location : Hinckley, Leicestershire Contract : Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, full time About the role We currently have three vacancies for Waste Management Operative - Loader positions within our Waste Management Team. Your role will include working as part of a small team collecting waste across various waste streams, such as refuse, food waste, dry recycling or garden waste across borough. What you will be doing Work as as part of a team to complete daily rounds. Collecting different types of waste across the borough. Use equipment safely and follow health and safety procedures. Help with other duties such as cleansing, yard work or seasonal tasks. About you Applicants should be committed individuals who are looking to make a difference to the high-profile and priority services of the council. You will be expected to behave in accordance with the Councils values which include being customer focused and courteous when interacting with members of the public, whilst ensuring service standards are met. Essential criteria You must be physically fit, able to walk long distances each day, move wheeled bins, containers or sacks and any other waste receptables, as required. High levels of customer service are essential as part of this key frontline service role. Closing date: 15 May 2026 Interview date: 21 and 22 May 2026 Why Join Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council A great place to work, grow and make a real difference. Join a flexible, supportive council offering great development, strong wellbeing, financial benefits and values that put people first. Make a real difference in Hinckley & Bosworth. Benefits Flexible working flexi-time, hybrid, part-time and compressed hours (role-dependent) Generous annual leave 2633 days bank holidays Career development training, funded qualifications, apprenticeships, e-learning Strong wellbeing support EAP & counselling, occupational health, wellbeing sessions Financial benefits competitive pay, cost-of-living increases, local government pension scheme Salary-sacrifice schemes tusker cars, tech, cycle to work Relocation package up to £5,000 Lifestyle discounts retail, travel, entertainment and more Hinckley & Bosworth - A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.