Outdoor Waste Collection Assistant – Temp 12-Week Role

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a Waste Collection Assistant to support its Waste Services team on a temporary basis. You will help keep streets clean by assisting refuse collection crews with daily household waste and recycling, loading bins onto collection vehicles, and supporting routes across the local area.

This outdoor, physically demanding role requires teamwork, reliability and a commitment to health and safety. 37 hours per week, £13.76 per hour PAYE, 12‑week contract.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and capable of undertaking regular manual labour.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures. Able to follow instructions and work to scheduled collection routes.
• A flexible approach to work and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist refuse collection crews with daily household waste and recycling collections.
• Load refuse bags, bins and other waste materials onto collection vehicles.
• Work alongside the driver and other collection operatives to complete scheduled collection routes.
• Move and handle heavy bins and waste containers safely.
• Return bins to the correct locations after collection.
• Help maintain clean and tidy streets and collection points.
• Follow health and safety procedures and safe manual handling practices.
• Report any missed collections, damaged bins or operational issues to the relevant supervisor.
• Provide a polite and professional service to members of the public.
• Work effectively as part of a team to ensure daily collection targets are achieved.

Skills

Physically fit

Outdoor work

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Reliable

Punctual

Flexible attitude

Job description

Thurrock Council is seeking a Waste Collection Assistant to support its Waste Services team on a temporary basis. You will help keep streets clean by assisting refuse collection crews with daily household waste and recycling, loading bins onto collection vehicles, and supporting routes across the local area.

This outdoor, physically demanding role requires teamwork, reliability and a commitment to health and safety. 37 hours per week, £13.76 per hour PAYE, 12‑week contract.