Refuse & Recycling Collector

North Warwickshire Borough Council; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Atherstone is seeking a dedicated Waste Services Operative to join their team. You will play a vital role in maintaining the Borough’s cleanliness and assist residents regarding waste and recycling. The position involves early morning starts, flexible hours including weekends and holidays as needed. Applicants must be physically fit and ready to undertake relevant training. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute positively to the community.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a flexible approach to working hours.
• Must be physically fit and able to undertake appropriate training.
• Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Empty wheelie bins either from the kerb or residents' properties.
• Assist residents with queries about waste and recycling.
• Ensure completion of collections outside standard hours as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Job description

Key Details

• £25,583 - £25,989 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Streetscape Division

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the waste services team at Lower House Farm where you will be able to assist in keeping the Borough clean and green and assisting residents to understand waste and recycling.

The successful applicant will be responsible for emptying wheelie bins either from the kerb or where necessary residents properties, assisting residents queries and other tasks in accordance with the Councils standards of service.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to working hours, be willing to and able to start work at 6.30am and to work outside standard hours when necessary to ensure completion of collections. Applicants must also be prepared to work weekends and bank holidays as required.

Appointment to this post will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service, before the appointment is confirmed. A Basic check will be required. This will contain details of convictions and conditional cautions considered to be unspent under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants must be physically fit, be willing to undertake appropriate training and be prepared to undertake other duties when required.

If you experience difficulties or need assistance with submitting your online application, please contact the HR team.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday 8th January 2026

If this role interests you, please visitJobs North Warwickshire Borough Council. Select the vacancy and click 'Apply for this job button - we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that we only accept completed online application forms and do not accept CVs as a method of application for this vacancy.

North Warwickshire Borough Council, The Council House, South Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1DE.