Waste Management Operatives

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do.

By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

We are currentlyrecruiting for a number of Waste Management Operatives full time and zero hours to effectively and efficiently undertake the emptying of wheeled bins, collection of bulky waste, and clinical waste collections, within the Nuneaton and Bedworth area. You will also be required, through our street cleansing service, to cover litter picking, fly tip-removal and the emptying of litter bins.

The role will involve working in a team environment on a set route, and be public facing. We have a number of permanent roles working 37 hours per week. This role will potentially require you to start work at 6.30am.

The post will require some general overtime, weekend and Bank Holiday working, as required.

You should have good communication skills, have a working knowledge of Health and Safety in a refuse collection / waste management service areas.

You should have experience of outdoor working ideally with moving traffic awareness, be able to work under your own initiative or in a team environment, be flexible and reliable, and have the ability to work in pressure situations effectively.

As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday allowance.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

For an informal discussion about this job, contact Jamie Lewis, Waste Management Supervisor or

Any communication with you will be via email, so please check your email, including spam/junk folders, and your WM Jobs and EM Jobs accounts for any updates.