Relief Waste Management Operatives

Relief Waste Management Operatives

Salary NS5 £25,989 - £26,403 per annum, pro rata £13.47 - £13.69 per hour

Hours: 6.00am – 2.00pm Monday to Thursday and 6.00am – 1.30pm Fridays

It’s an exciting time for our Waste and Recycling team as we gear up for another year of Garden Waste collections.

We are now recruiting for Relief Waste Management Operatives to help deliver all waste services to homes across the district including general waste collection, recycling, garden and trade waste along with the glass recycling service.

These relief roles are required on an as, and when, basis.

The positions will entail working unsociable hours in all weathers. You should be physically fit, with the ability to work alone and unsupervised. Full training, uniform and PPE will be provided. Experience in working in a similar environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

You will be based at the Council’s Brunel Drive Depot in Newark and possessing a full driving licence is desirable.

Working past the usual finish time is sometimes required where there is a need in order to provide a full service to residents.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Environmental Services Operations Team Leaders Chris Cobb or Shaun Page via: chris.cobb@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or shaun.page@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or via telephone on 01636 650000.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.

Closing Date: 11.59pm Thursday 5 February 2026

Interview: TBC