Waste Operative

Waste Operative

Salary - £30,024 - £33,699 (Grade 5)

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract type - Full time, permanent

Work Style - Field

previous applicants need not apply

Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates to work in the service group delivering the Councils Waste Collection Service.

Role responsibilities:

• To undertake Waste duties as directed to ensure the safe, efficient and effective collection or disposal of waste and recyclates from domestic, businesses or council premises across the City.
• To represent the Council as a point of first contact for any issues or assistance required by the customer during the performance of the assigned duties.

Role requirements:

• An experienced Waste Operative with a positive approach to this physically demanding role.
• Confident working in a front-line service and providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to safely and efficiently access and egress from a waste collection vehicle.
• Ability to move vary sized bins to place them on to a loading mechanism.
• Ability to work in accordance with health and safety legislation and apply this to your daily tasks.
• Ability to recognise, understand and provide advice on disposal of waste, recycling and garden waste.
• Demonstrate and promote excellent customer services skills and be confident in dealing with members of the public.
• Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude, excellent team working skills and reliability.
• Ability to work as part of a team ensuring excellent standards are always achieved.
• Share the Councils commitment towards waste minimisation and improved recycling opportunities.
• A Full current UK driving licence is desirable.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Lee Platt, amwaste@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 20th July 2026

Previous applicants need not apply.

NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027:

The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

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Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

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