Depot Operative
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,384 to £29,892 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Thanet |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thanet District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TDC0803 |
Summary
We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Depot Operative with a valid forklift truck license for a 12-ton machine and a HGV License to join our team in our Waste & Recycling Depot.
As a Depot Operatives you will be expected to carry out a range of tasks from general maintenance to operating machinery such as a forklift or material handler in order for the council's frontline services to continue running efficiently and safely for the residents and visitors of Thanet.
Thanet is a great place to live and work...
Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.
All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.
For more information about this post please contact Mark Greening at mark.greening@thanet.gov.uk or 01843 577741
As a Depot Operatives you will be expected to carry out a range of tasks from general maintenance to operating machinery such as a forklift or material handler in order for the council's frontline services to continue running efficiently and safely for the residents and visitors of Thanet.
Thanet is a great place to live and work...
Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.
All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.
For more information about this post please contact Mark Greening at mark.greening@thanet.gov.uk or 01843 577741
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