At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to ensure efficient waste collection and recycling across the city.
- Company: Wolverhampton Council, committed to sustainability and community service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for teamwork and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in waste operations and strong customer service skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30024 - 33699 £ per year.
Pay & Hours
- Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 (Grade 5).
- Hours: 37 hours per week.
- Contract: Full time, permanent.
- Work Style: Field.
About the Role
Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates to work in the service group delivering the Council’s Waste Collection Service.
Responsibilities
- To undertake waste duties as directed to ensure the safe, efficient and effective collection or disposal of waste and recyclates from domestic, businesses or council premises across the city.
- To represent the Council as a point of first contact for any issues or assistance required by the customer during the performance of the assigned duties.
Requirements
- Experienced waste operative with a positive approach to a physically demanding role.
- Confident working in a front‑line service and providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to safely and efficiently access and egress from a waste collection vehicle.
- Ability to move varying sized bins onto a loading mechanism.
- Ability to work in accordance with health and safety legislation and apply this to daily tasks.
- Knowledge of waste, recycling and garden waste disposal and the ability to advise customers.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and confidence in dealing with members of the public.
- Positive attitude, strong teamwork skills and reliability.
- Ability to work as part of a team ensuring high standards are always achieved.
- Commitment to waste minimisation and improved recycling opportunities.
- Full current UK driving licence desirable.
Interview Information
Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 20th July 2026.
Contact
For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact amwaste@wolverhampton.gov.uk.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Waste Operative in Wolverhampton employer: WMJobs
As a Waste Operative with the Council, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional waste collection services across the city. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee well-being and offers opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that you can develop your skills while making a positive impact in the community. With competitive pay and a focus on teamwork, this role provides a rewarding experience in a vital public service sector.
