Community Services Operative Level 1 - Waste & Recycling
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,598 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Blaenau Gwent, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000134 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for self-motivated individuals to join the Council’s Neighbourhood & Environment Department undertaking the delivery of its front line services and providing flexible support as part of the Integrated Front Line Service, delivering the Division’s work plans across the County Borough. The successful applicants will initially be delivering the front line service for waste & recycling but may also be required to be deployed into highway’s, street cleansing, grounds maintenance & bereavement services, all of which form the Integrated Front Line Service.
Essential requirements for the role include: 3 GCSE’s or equivalent qualification or demonstrable relevant work experience. Candidates should also be willing to work towards achieving an NVQ Level 1/2 qualification as part of the training plan, have the ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with members of the public and have an understanding of the Council’s work plans and challenges in meeting standards and public expectations. Candidates must also have Manual Handling experience and a willingness to attend relevant training as part of the induction/training plan.
The successful candidates should be able to work as part of a team as well as using their own initiative and be willing to undertake any training considered necessary for the post.
Successful candidates are expected to carry out unsocial hours’/bank holiday working as required by approved rotas and working practices.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informative discussion, please contact Louise Davies on 01495 311556.
Closing Date: 17th October 2025 At 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Essential requirements for the role include: 3 GCSE’s or equivalent qualification or demonstrable relevant work experience. Candidates should also be willing to work towards achieving an NVQ Level 1/2 qualification as part of the training plan, have the ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with members of the public and have an understanding of the Council’s work plans and challenges in meeting standards and public expectations. Candidates must also have Manual Handling experience and a willingness to attend relevant training as part of the induction/training plan.
The successful candidates should be able to work as part of a team as well as using their own initiative and be willing to undertake any training considered necessary for the post.
Successful candidates are expected to carry out unsocial hours’/bank holiday working as required by approved rotas and working practices.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informative discussion, please contact Louise Davies on 01495 311556.
Closing Date: 17th October 2025 At 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
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