Waste Collection Assistant

Thurrock Council; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a Waste Collection Assistant to join the Waste & Recycling Team on a permanent basis. The role requires reliable, self-motivated individuals with good communication and customer service skills to engage with colleagues and the public in a polite, professional manner.

You will work as part of a small crew, handling refuse, recycling, garden and food waste, using cab devices, and performing heavy manual labour.

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills to engage with colleagues and members of the public.
• You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties.
• Physical fitness and mobility required due to heavy manual labour and machinery use.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and cab devices as part of a small crew.
• Move, handle and load refuse, recycling, garden and food waste.
• Work with minimum supervision and comply with safety requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Physically fit

Job description

Waste Collection Assistant

Salary: £27,435 - £29,715 per annum

Grade B

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week

We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a Waste Collection Assistant.

As a Waste Collection Assistant of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner.

You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices, moving, handling and loading of refuse , recycling, garden and food waste. You will be expected to to work with minimum supervision.

The work involves operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

DBS Check: Not Required for this post

Advert Closing Date

• Redeployment Only: 8th October 2026
• Internal & External: 18th October 2026
• Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council