Food Waste Driver/Operative

Post title

Food Waste Driver/Operative

Post No

44771

Salary

Starting from £29,542 to £32,046 p.a.

Scale / Band

Grade 4

Hours

37 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Place of work

Commerce Way, Lancing

Closing date

29th November 2026 at 23:55 pm

Interviews

TBA

About Us:

In September 2026 we launched our Domestic Food Waste collection service to comply with the government’s Simpler Recycling regulations, which aim to create greater consistency in the way recycling is collected across the country, keeping our local environment clean and safe whilst also reducing volumes going to landfill.

We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences make us stronger and better at what we do.

The Role

We are looking for an energetic and committed Driver/Operative to join our new Food Waste Service team. The post holder will be responsible for driving a HGV kerbside vehicle and loading within a team of 3 refuse operatives, ensuring a quality kerbside service in the Adur and Worthing areas.

Training will be given in basic health and safety and manual handling.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented in the waste and environmental services sector.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Hold Category C1 (7.5t licence) with no more than three penalty points and a valid CPC qualification/Card

• Are able to demonstrate experience of working in waste management and dealing with the general public

• Have a good level of fitness and happy to work in a physically demanding role

• Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and as part of a team

• Are reliable, punctual and safety conscious

• Have a positive can do attitude and are willing to learn

• Bring a unique perspective and transferable skills

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We actively welcome applications from people of all races, ethnicities, gender, gender identities, sexual orientations, disabilities, religions and ages.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible - if you require adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility

At Adur & Worthing Councils we welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and have the best possible chance of success.

If you have a disability, are a veteran, are a care leaver under 25 at the time of application, or are on The Connect to Work Scheme and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm how you meet this criteria in the “Showing how you meet the person specification and job description” section of the application form.

Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement

• Local Government Pension

• Training & development

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Employee resource groups/networks

• Buddy Support Programme

• Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Fair, Green & Local - Please see link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (2025-2028):

https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/fair-green-and-local/

For more information regarding the role, please contact the Waste Cleansing and Fleet Manager, Mark Quartly @ mark.quartly@adur-worthing.gov.uk or Andrew Mugan, Assistant Manager @ andrew.mugan@adur-worthing.gov.uk