Waste Management Operative (Loader)

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking Waste Management Operatives to collect food and other waste as part of an upcoming service. The role requires physical fitness and customer service skills. The ideal candidates will be committed to improving public services and may have the opportunity for HGV driver training. This is a full-time position with a salary of £25,185 to £26,403 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Physically fit, capable of walking long distances.
• High levels of customer service.
• Committed individuals who want to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Collect food waste in new Food Waste Collection vehicles.
• Collect other waste streams as required.
• Distribute food waste containers to residents.

Skills

Physical fitness

Customer service

Commitment to service

Job description

Job Title & Details

Waste Management Operative (Loader) – 11 vacant positions. Grade 3, £25,185 up to £26,403 per annum pro rata. 37 hours per week, full time, permanent contract. Potential opportunity to complete HGV Driver Training.

Overview

We are recruiting Waste Management Operatives ahead of the implementation of a new Food Waste service commencing February next year.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect food waste in new Food Waste Collection vehicles.
• Collect other waste streams (Refuse, Dry Recycling, Garden waste) as required.
• Initial distribution of food waste containers to residents prior to collections.
• Participate in HGV Driver training if eligible.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Physically fit, capable of walking long distances each day, moving wheeled bins, containers or sacks.
• High levels of customer service – customer focused and courteous when interacting with members of the public.
• Committed individuals who want to make a difference to the council’s high‑profile and priority services.
• Category B licence advantageous if applying for HGV Driver training.

HGV Driver Training Opportunity

If you currently have a category B licence, you are eligible to apply for category C training. Training is fully funded and the council actively supports staff to complete this training. Once qualified, you may receive further training from experienced drivers.

Closing & Interview Dates

Closing date: 9 November 2025

Interview dates: 1 and 2 December 2025

Location

Hinckley & Bosworth – A Place of Opportunity. Situated at the heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham, and close to the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Benefits

Benefits include flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, annual leave plus bank holidays, and reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.