Operative - Refuse & Recycling

Liverpool European Partnership; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑r

Flexibility First Agile working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career progression and training

Health and Wellbeing (EAP)

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking an Operative for Recycling and Waste to join our frontline team and help deliver efficient waste services across the city. You will perform daily collections in Domestic, Recycling and Food Waste streams with a focus on safety and timely performance.

Working Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 2:00pm, you will operate with manual and mechanical methods, handle items safely, and contribute to high service standards year-round.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.
• Candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK or meet Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship.
• Sponsorship eligibility should be evaluated for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Responsibilities

• Join our team as an Operative to support the effective delivery of Liverpool's frontline waste services such as Domestic, Recycling and Food Waste.
• Carry out safe, timely and efficient waste collections using a full range of manual and mechanical methods of operation, working closely with colleagues to ensure high service standards are maintained across the city.
• Present items for collection to the vehicle using appropriate tools and safe manual handling methods and where appropriate safely operate the vehicle mechanism for loading and emptying and return waste receptacles to place of origin once emptied.
• Carry out multiple collections each day ensuring collections are completed in line with targets.
• Work in an outdoor environment all year round.
• This role includes repetitive tasks and includes walking for long periods of time.
• Working Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 2:00pm.
• This role attracts an Irregular Hours Allowance of £663.62 per annum.

Job description

Job title: Operative - Recycling and Waste

A bit about us

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role

• Join our team as an Operative to support the effective delivery of Liverpool's frontline waste services such as Domestic, Recycling and Food Waste.
• carry out safe, timely and efficient waste collections using a full range of manual and mechanical methods of operation, working closely with colleagues to ensure high service standards are maintained across the city
• present items for collection to the vehicle using appropriate tools and safe manual handling methods and where appropriate safely operate the vehicle mechanism for loading and emptying and return waste receptacles to place of origin once emptied
• carry out multiple collections each day ensuring collections are completed in line with targets
• work in an outdoor environment all year round
• This role includes repetitive tasks and includes walking for long periods of time
• Working Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 2:00pm
• This role attracts an Irregular Hours Allowance of £663.62 per annum.

Our offer to you

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps

• Closing date: midnight on Wednesday 30 September 2026
• Shortlisting date: Monday 5th October 2026
• Interview date: TBC
• Interview type: Face to face
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.
• If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail].
• Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Equality and diversity

• Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.
• As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.
• To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Eligibility and work requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.
• All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.
• Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
• This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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