Public Realm Operative L2 Team

Contract Type:
Fixed Term

Working Hours:

37 hours and 9 Posts available

Worker Type:
Off site Worker

Salary:
Starting Salary is £25,583 (Level one) rising to £26,403 pro rata for part-time'

Location:

Eastcroft Depot - London Road, Nottingham NG2 3AH

Are you someone who takes pride in your community and enjoys working outdoors? We’re looking for motivated and reliable Refuse Collection Loader to help us keep Nottingham one of the cleanest, greenest, and most welcoming cities in the UK.

You’ll play a key part in maintaining the city’s streets, parks, and public spaces—supporting everything from refuse and recycling to grounds maintenance and environmental cleansing. Every day you’ll see the difference your work makes to the people who live, work, and visit Nottingham.

You do not need a driving licence to apply for this role.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .

• Carry out waste and recycling collection, and general environmental maintenance.
• Support winter operations, including snow clearance and gritting.
• Work flexibly across frontline neighbourhood services depending on service needs.
• Represent Nottingham City Council with pride, professionalism, and respect for our residents and environment.

• A team player who enjoys practical, outdoor work and takes pride in doing a great job.
• Ability to walk up to 15 miles a day in all weather conditions.
• A sound understanding of health and safety, and willingness to follow best practice.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Commitment to excellent customer care and equality of service for all.
• You do not need a driving licence to apply for this role, you just need a can do attitude.

You’ll be part of a valued frontline team that keeps Nottingham looking its best every day. We offer:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with strong community values.
• The satisfaction of seeing your work make a visible difference across the city.

Help us make Nottingham cleaner, greener, and better for everyone.

You can find the job description for this post here .

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Kish Owoidoho, by telephone on  or by email here .

Closing Date: 28th February 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held:
Ongoing - Every Friday until the advert close date

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