Environmental Operative 1
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,796 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Penrhos Depot, Llandysul |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ106424 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit an Environmental Operative to join our busy Waste Collection Service on a full time contract, based at our Penrhos Depot.
There is an opportunity to join the Local Environmental Services team providing frontline collections of recycling, food waste, residual waste and glass. The Environmental Operative post holder may be required to work as part of the wider service including Street Cleansing and Ground Maintenance.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for:
- Loading refuse and recycling materials onto collection vehicles as required.
- Emptying litter bins in designated areas.
- Assisting with tasks across the wider Local Environmental Services team, in line with the role profile.
Physical requirements of the role include:
- Lifting, sweeping, stretching, and bending.
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
We are looking to recruit individuals who have:
- Experience of physical / manual work.
- Experience of working in a team environment.
- Experience of lone working.
For detailed information about this role, please refer to our careers website.
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact simon.edwards@ceredigion.gov.uk
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
There is an opportunity to join the Local Environmental Services team providing frontline collections of recycling, food waste, residual waste and glass. The Environmental Operative post holder may be required to work as part of the wider service including Street Cleansing and Ground Maintenance.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for:
- Loading refuse and recycling materials onto collection vehicles as required.
- Emptying litter bins in designated areas.
- Assisting with tasks across the wider Local Environmental Services team, in line with the role profile.
Physical requirements of the role include:
- Lifting, sweeping, stretching, and bending.
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
We are looking to recruit individuals who have:
- Experience of physical / manual work.
- Experience of working in a team environment.
- Experience of lone working.
For detailed information about this role, please refer to our careers website.
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact simon.edwards@ceredigion.gov.uk
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
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