Waste Management Operative
CAPTION:
Company: Newark and Sherwood District Council
Salary: £26,847 to £27,274 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Notts, NG24 1BY
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 8 Sept 2026
Closing date: 15 Sept 2026
Summary
Waste Management Operative
Permanent
Full time, 37 hours per week working 6.00am - 2.00pm
Salary NS5 £26,847 - £27,274 per annum
We are now recruiting for a Waste Management Operative to help deliver all waste services to homes across the district including general waste collection, recycling, garden and trade waste along with the glass recycling service.
The positions will entail working unsociable hours in all weathers. You should be physically fit, with the ability to work alone and unsupervised. Full training, uniform and PPE will be provided. Experience in working in a similar environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
You will be based at the Council's Brunel Drive Depot in Newark and possessing a full driving licence is desirable.
Working past the usual finish time is sometimes required where there is a need, in order to provide a full service to residents.
You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.
We're an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to regular craft sessions, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.
We offer:
- Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
- A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
- Family-friendly benefits.
- One days' paid volunteering leave.
- Lifestyle benefits platform.
- Funded health cash plan.
- £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.
As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.
Closing Date:
Tuesday 15th September 2026
Interview:
TBC
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Contact Details:
Newark and Sherwood District Council Recruitment Team
