Bin Wash Operative

Panda Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Ireland is hiring a Bin Wash Operative for our Dublin team. This full-time role involves following routes to wash bins using vehicle-mounted equipment, performing safety checks, and returning cleaned bins to their locations.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, start early in the morning, and interact with customers while keeping equipment and work areas clean and well maintained. A practical, reliable person with good English will fit in well with our depot team.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual or physically demanding work.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and practical.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexible to start early mornings.
• Experience operating or maintaining vehicles and equipment (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Follow allocated routes and complete scheduled bin washes efficiently.
• Operate the vehicle, lifting equipment and cleaning equipment safely.
• Wash bins thoroughly and return them to the correct location.
• Complete daily vehicle and equipment checks.
• Report defects, damage or mechanical issues immediately.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance.
• Ensure water, cleaning products and other supplies are adequately stocked.
• Keep the vehicle, equipment and working area clean and well maintained.
• Use water responsibly and minimise unnecessary wastewater discharge.
• Handle cleaning products, chemicals and wastewater safely.
• Work carefully around pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and customers’ property.
• Complete routes productively without compromising safety or cleaning standards.
• Follow company procedures, complete required risk assessments and wear the appropriate PPE.

Skills

Manual labour

English proficiency

Outdoor work

Early morning shifts

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Vehicle operation experience

Tools

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

About The Role

Bin Wash Operative

Location: Dublin

Contract: Full-time

Working pattern: Early morning starts and outdoor work in all weather conditions

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Bin Wash Operative to join our Dublin team.

The Bin Wash Operative will follow allocated routes, cleaning customers’ bins safely and efficiently using specialist vehicle-mounted equipment. This is a practical, outdoor role involving regular vehicle and equipment operation, manual work and interaction with customers and members of the public.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Follow allocated routes and complete scheduled bin washes efficiently
• Operate the vehicle, lifting equipment and cleaning equipment safely
• Clean bins thoroughly and return them to the correct location
• Complete daily vehicle and equipment checks
• Report defects, damage or mechanical issues immediately
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance
• Ensure water, cleaning products and other supplies are adequately stocked
• Keep the vehicle, equipment and working area clean and well maintained
• Use water responsibly and minimise unnecessary wastewater discharge
• Handle cleaning products, chemicals and wastewater safely
• Work carefully around pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and customers’ property
• Complete routes productively without compromising safety or cleaning standards
• Follow company procedures, complete required risk assessments and wear the appropriate PPE

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in manual or physically demanding work
• The physical capability to undertake the duties associated with the role
• A good standard of spoken and written English
• A reliable, safety-conscious and practical approach
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Flexibility to work early morning starts
• Confidence working in residential and public areas
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Willingness to work around water, cleaning products, waste and mud
• Experience operating or maintaining vehicles and equipment would be beneficial

This role would suit someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in doing a job properly and is comfortable working independently while remaining part of a wider depot team.

About You

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE& I Policy Statement)