Waste Operative (12 month contract)

Chorley Council & South Ribble Council; Leyland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Government Council is seeking a Waste Operative in Leyland to maintain community cleanliness. Responsibilities include waste collection and engaging residents. Ideal candidates are dependable and possess teamwork skills. Benefits include annual leave, pension, and a healthcare cash plan. Full-time position at Moss Side Depot with a competitive salary range of £25,992 - £26,409. Flexibility in working arrangements is also available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cashback website access

Volunteering days

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a service delivery environment.
• Ability to walk considerable distances throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Collect and load a variety of waste including household, recycling, and garden waste.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
• Engage with residents regarding waste collection services.
• Work closely with supervisors and fellow operatives.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects

Collaborative teamwork

Punctuality and dependability

Experience in waste & recycling collection services

Job description

About The Role

• Role: Waste Operative
• Location: Moss Side Depot, Leyland
• Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Fixed Term (12 months)
• Salary: £25,992 - £26,409
• Closing Date: 11 January 2026

As a Waste Operative, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of our community. You will be responsible for the collection of various types of waste managed by the council, ensuring that waste is collected efficiently and disposed of properly. Your role is vital in helping us deliver high‑quality services to our residents.

What you’ll be getting up to

• You will collect and load a variety of waste, including household, recycling, and garden waste, using both manual handling aids and automated systems.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Engage with residents in a professional and courteous manner, addressing any queries or concerns they may have about waste collection services.
• Work closely with your supervisors, drivers, and fellow operatives to ensure efficient and effective waste collection operations.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to providing excellent service to the public and are committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects frequently and walk considerable distances throughout the day.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, ensuring a smooth and efficient service.
• Punctual and dependable, with a strong work ethic and commitment to the role.
• Experience of working in waste & recycling collection services is desirable.
• Experience of working in a team, in a service delivery environment.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Volunteering days
• Free parking

Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We’re always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you’re interested in part‑time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the “Contact Us” form on our careers website.

About Us

At South Ribble Council, our mission is to provide a first‑class service and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our staff are our greatest resource in helping us achieve this. They’re at the heart of everything we do and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services.

Working Together

We share a number of our services with Chorley Council. This allows for improved resilience across both councils and provides numerous benefits to our operations. Whilst some staff and back‑end processes are shared between the Councils, both Councils still retain sovereignty and have separate strategies and corporate plans.

Additional information

Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date.

Equal Opportunities

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices. We’re committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long‑term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the “Contact Us” page on our website. If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.