Waste Recycling Operative (Containers)
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,584 to £27,269 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement Access to an occupational pension scheme A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Street Scene, Carwood Road Depot, Castleford, WF10 4PS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 242839 |
Summary
An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Waste Recycling Operative (Containers) working from our depot at Carrwood Road, Castleford.
What will be expected from me?
The Postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders
To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands
To display basic numeracy and literacy skills
What I might be doing?
The post holder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:
Collection of recycling materials from domestic, commercial and trade properties throughout the district.
Use judgement to determine the appropriate items of waste to be removed.
Use own initiative in dealing with basic issues that arise on a site.
Liaise with the Team Leader on any requested from the public direct to Office.
Report any receptacles that are defective to the Team Leader.
Essential requirements:
Good knowledge of the waste and recycling industry.
Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
What can I expect?
This is a full-Time post of 37 hours per week.
Support and ongoing training.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock.
Tel: 01977 722095
E-mail: dlacey@wakefield.gov.uk or dwoodcock@wakefield.gov.uk
What will be expected from me?
The Postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders
To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands
To display basic numeracy and literacy skills
What I might be doing?
The post holder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:
Collection of recycling materials from domestic, commercial and trade properties throughout the district.
Use judgement to determine the appropriate items of waste to be removed.
Use own initiative in dealing with basic issues that arise on a site.
Liaise with the Team Leader on any requested from the public direct to Office.
Report any receptacles that are defective to the Team Leader.
Essential requirements:
Good knowledge of the waste and recycling industry.
Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
What can I expect?
This is a full-Time post of 37 hours per week.
Support and ongoing training.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock.
Tel: 01977 722095
E-mail: dlacey@wakefield.gov.uk or dwoodcock@wakefield.gov.uk