Waste Operative
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £20,001.00 i £30,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £25,583 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Cwmni: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 290029 |
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Are you looking for a rewarding role that offers work-life balance and the chance to make a real difference in your local community?
Darlington Borough Council is seeking to increase our Waste Operative Team within the Environmental Services Division in preparation for the launch of our new Food Waste Collection Service.
Working a 4-day working week totalling 74 hours over a 2-week period. Our collection services typically operate Tuesday to Friday, starting daily at 7:00am. Occasional work on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays will be required to meet service demands.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a small, community-focused local authority, where our contained rounds cover small geographical areas, making your day manageable and locally impactful.
With limited travel and familiarity, youandrsquo;ll build a strong connection to the community you serve. Youandrsquo;ll also benefit from working in a supportive team environment, with access to local government pension schemes, generous holiday entitlement, and ongoing development opportunities.
The role includes:
Domestic waste and recycling collections (including food waste).
Garden waste collections.
Trade waste collections.
Bulky Waste collections.
And any other duties of a similar nature related to this post within the Environmental Services Division throughout the Borough of Darlington, whilst maintaining a high standard of customer service at all times.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
4 day working week (Tuesday to Friday)
Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Clubandnbsp;
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
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Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
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For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.
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Interviews for this post will be held at 17 Allington Way, Darlington DL1 4QB.
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General Information for Applicants:
For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Craig Teasdale, Waste and Recycling Manager on 01325 406646 or Gary Bennett, Waste and Transport Manager on 01325 406660.
andnbsp;
If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.
andnbsp;
If you are experiencing problems with the NE Jobs website, such as logging in, saving pages, on account queries please contact smccurry@nereo.gov.uk or fill out the form within the link below.
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/contactus
andnbsp;
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
andnbsp;
You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
andnbsp;
We are an equal opportunitiesand#39; employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
andnbsp;
Darlington Borough Council is seeking to increase our Waste Operative Team within the Environmental Services Division in preparation for the launch of our new Food Waste Collection Service.
Working a 4-day working week totalling 74 hours over a 2-week period. Our collection services typically operate Tuesday to Friday, starting daily at 7:00am. Occasional work on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays will be required to meet service demands.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a small, community-focused local authority, where our contained rounds cover small geographical areas, making your day manageable and locally impactful.
With limited travel and familiarity, youandrsquo;ll build a strong connection to the community you serve. Youandrsquo;ll also benefit from working in a supportive team environment, with access to local government pension schemes, generous holiday entitlement, and ongoing development opportunities.
The role includes:
Domestic waste and recycling collections (including food waste).
Garden waste collections.
Trade waste collections.
Bulky Waste collections.
And any other duties of a similar nature related to this post within the Environmental Services Division throughout the Borough of Darlington, whilst maintaining a high standard of customer service at all times.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
4 day working week (Tuesday to Friday)
Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Clubandnbsp;
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
andnbsp;
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
andnbsp;
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.
andnbsp;
Interviews for this post will be held at 17 Allington Way, Darlington DL1 4QB.
andnbsp;
General Information for Applicants:
For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Craig Teasdale, Waste and Recycling Manager on 01325 406646 or Gary Bennett, Waste and Transport Manager on 01325 406660.
andnbsp;
If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.
andnbsp;
If you are experiencing problems with the NE Jobs website, such as logging in, saving pages, on account queries please contact smccurry@nereo.gov.uk or fill out the form within the link below.
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/contactus
andnbsp;
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
andnbsp;
You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
andnbsp;
We are an equal opportunitiesand#39; employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
andnbsp;