Relief Environmental Operative 1 – Glanyrafon Depot in Aberystwyth

Relief Environmental Operative 1 – Glanyrafon DepotClosing date: 23/10/2026Reference: REQ106923Casual25,614 *Glanyrafon Depot, Aberystwyth*All salary values are pro-rata.About the roleWe are looking to recruit Environmental Operatives to join our busy Waste Collection Service on a Relief basis, based at our Glanyrafon Depot, Aberystwyth.There is an opportunity to join the Local Environment team providing frontline collections of recycling, food waste, residual waste and glass and street cleaning activities.On a day to day basis you:Will load refuse and recycling materials onto vehicles as required.Will empty litter bins.Carry out the physical activities required – to include lifting, sweeping, stretching and bending.Will be required to work outside in all weathers.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 on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.Team Ceredigion Information PackGet in touchFor further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Simon Edwards by email simon.edwards@ceredigion.gov.uk or by phoning 01545 570881.Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.What we offerWork-life balanceLifestyle savings schemeGenerous employer pension schemeCycle to work schemeLearning and developmentWhere you'll workHighways and EnvironmentalWe deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include:Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours.Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement.Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.Glan yr Afon DepotGlan yr Afon is our northern depot, located on Glan yr Afon Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Aberystwyth. Glan yr Afon is home to over 100 staff ranging from clerical and administrative staff to members of our transport maintenance teams....AberystwythAberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland. #J-18808-Ljbffr