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Food Waste Operative

Job in Plymouth, Devon, PL2, England, UK
Listing for: Pertemps
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    General Labor, Cleaning Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.26 GBP Hourly GBP 13.26 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Food Waste Collector

Assignment: Temporary position starting as soon as possible running until December 2026

Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour

Location: Plymouth, PL4

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:30-16:15 (37 hours per week)

If you enjoy staying active, working outdoors, and being part of a team that helps keep the community clean and green, this seasonal role could be a great fit.

About the Role

This is a physically demanding, fast-paced position that requires good stamina and a positive, can-do attitude.

You’ll be responsible for loading and unloading waste bins, with flexibility to support other collections when needed. Expect plenty of fresh air and movement, the role regularly involves high step counts (30,000 +) and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

What You’ll Enjoy
  • Active, outdoor work - ideal for those who prefer hands-on, physical roles.
  • Four-day working week - long weekends every week.
  • Community impact - play a key part in keeping local neighbourhoods clean, tidy and environmentally friendly.
  • Supportive team environment - work closely with a friendly, dedicated crew.
Requirements
  • Recent experience in a similar role/ manual labour or manual handling (within the last 6 months).
  • Ability to commit to the working hours and arrive on site before the 06:30 crew departure.
  • Strong teamwork skills - communication, reliability, and a cooperative attitude are essential to keep collections running smoothly and safely.
  • Ability to complete all required compliance and referencing checks.
Perks
  • On-site parking
  • Four-day week

A mandatory group induction will be arranged for successful applicants and attendance will be required.

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