Waste Management Operative

Waste Management Operative

Job details.

• Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 per annum
• Contractual hours: 37
• Basis:
  Full Time
• Region:
  East
• Job category/type:
  Environmental Services
• Date posted: 17/06/2026
• Job reference: REQ
  000502

We are 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, and the glass recycling service.

The position will entail working unsociable hours in all weathers. You should be physically fit, able to work alone and unsupervised. Full training, your uniform and PPE will be provided. Experience 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 to provide a full service to residents.

You will work with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting our Community Plan objectives.

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family‑friendly benefits.
• One day’s paid volunteering leave per year.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.

We will promote an inclusive working environment and maintain a diverse workforce. Veterans, family of forces, ex‑forces, those in care or care leavers, and candidates declaring disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews if they meet the essential criteria, as detailed in the Person Specifications.

We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.

We recommend you submit your application early, as we often receive a large number of applications and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early.

Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026

Interview: TBC