3-month contract position with a local authority

Job Purpose

To provide safe, efficient and highâquality support to waste collection, street cleansing, or maintenance operations by assisting with the loading, movement and disposal of materials. The post-holder will work as part of an operational team to ensure services are delivered reliably, to required standards, and in line with health and safety regulations. The role contributes to clean, safe and wellâmaintained neighbourhoods through consistent and effective frontline service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Duties

Assist with the loading and unloading of waste, recycling, refuse bins, bulky items, materials or equipment onto vehicles or into designated collection points.
Support drivers and other operatives during daily routes, ensuring safe and efficient movement of waste and materials.
Carry out manual handling tasks safely and responsibly, following approved methods of work.
Ensure materials are correctly sorted, separated or placed according to operational procedures and environmental guidelines.
Help maintain cleanliness around collection areas, depots and vehicles.

Service Delivery

Work as part of a multiâskilled operational team to ensure routes, schedules and tasks are completed within required timescales.
Assist in identifying and reporting issues such as missed collections, contamination, damaged bins, flyâtipping or hazards.
Provide support in delivering highâquality building services, waste management or maintenance functions depending on service area needs.
Respond flexibly to changes in daily routes, workloads or priorities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Follow all health and safety procedures, PPE requirements and manual handling guidelines.
Report any accidents, incidents, hazards or nearâmisses immediately to supervisors.
Safely operate tools, equipment and vehicleâmounted systems as trained and authorised.
Maintain understanding of risk assessments, safe working practices and environmental responsibilities.

Teamwork & Communication

Work collaboratively with drivers, operatives and supervisors to ensure smooth daily operations.
Communicate clearly regarding issues, hazards, route changes or customer concerns.
Represent the service professionally when interacting with residents or businesses.
Contribute to a positive, supportive and respectful team culture.

Experience Required

Experience in manual labour, outdoor physical work, waste collection, cleaning, grounds maintenance or similar operational roles (desirable).
Experience working as part of a team in a fastâpaced or scheduleâdriven environment.
Experience following health & safety procedures and using PPE.

Skills & Competencies

Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks safely and consistently.
Good awareness of health and safety and willingness to follow procedures.
Reliability, punctuality and commitment to completing tasks to a high standard.
Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
Flexible attitude toward duties, routes and changing priorities.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications required.
Training in manual handling, health & safety or waste operations (desirable).
Full UK driving license (desirable depending on service needs).

Additional Information

Outdoor working required in all weather.
Early morning start times may apply depending on shift patterns.
Uniform and PPE provided.
We work on a Bi weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 27/04/ 2026, apply ASAP

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