Waste & Recycling Operative

Ciwmjobs; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Waste & Recycling Operative in Aylesbury to join the Neighbourhood Services team. You'll collect household waste and recycling across Buckinghamshire, working outdoors and as part of a friendly team.

The role offers an immediate start, a 44.25-hour week (Mon-Fri with occasional Saturdays), training provided, and a path to permanent employment after 12 weeks. Location Pembroke Road, Aylesbury.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual.
• Happy working outdoors in all weather.
• Physically fit and enjoy active work.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Ready to start work immediately.

Responsibilities

• Collect household refuse, recycling, food, garden and clinical waste.
• Deliver and collect household bins.
• Work safely and efficiently as part of a team.
• Provide a vital service to local residents.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Communication

Physical fitness

Job description

Waste & Recycling Operative Immediate Start | £14.49 per hour | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Looking for a reliable full-time job with an immediate start? Pertemps are recruiting Waste & Recycling Operatives on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council to join their friendly Neighbourhood Services team in Aylesbury. Whether you're looking to gain work experience, between jobs, or hoping to secure a permanent position, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected local authority while working outdoors as part of a supportive team.

• £14.49 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern (44.25 hours per week) with occasional Saturdays
• Temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent after 12 weeks
• Immediate starts available
• Full training provided
• Work for Buckinghamshire Council through one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies
• Be part of a team that helps keep local communities clean and safe

Location: Recycling & Waste Services, Pembroke Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1DB

The role

As a Waste & Recycling Operative, you'll work alongside an experienced team collecting household waste and recycling across Buckinghamshire. Your day will include:

• Collecting household refuse, recycling, food, garden and clinical waste
• Delivering and collecting household bins
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a team
• Providing a vital service to local residents
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable and punctual
• Happy working outdoors in all weather
• Physically fit and enjoy active work
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Friendly with good communication skills
• Ready to start work immediately

Previous experience isn't essential. If you're hardworking, dependable and willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Interview and start dates

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 13th July, with successful candidates able to start shortly afterwards. The depot is conveniently located close to Aylesbury town centre with excellent public transport links and easy access from the M25, M1, M4 and M40.

About Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to providing excellent services for local communities. As part of the Neighbourhood Services team, you'll be making a real difference every day while working in an organisation that values its people.

Employees enjoy

• A welcoming and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities to progress into permanent roles
• Ongoing support and training
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Team fundraising and social activities