Waste Management Operative/Loader

Scale 2 £24,404 - £25,186 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

The Refuse and Recycling Team are looking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic crew member to work as part of a large team delivering a first-class waste collection service to the residents of Blaby District. Working from our modern and well-equipped depot, you will be provided with the necessary work wear to prepare you for working outside in all weather conditions. As you will be representing the council out in the district you will also need to be courteous and good natured with the public and your colleagues and be able to demonstrate this consistently.

The role will require you to have the physical ability to walk long distances for long parts of the day and to manoeuvre heavy containers of household waste and large bulky items, as is your willingness to work safely and responsibly.

Job description and Person Specification

Benefits of working with us include a Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee benefits

To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Christian Gamble or Andrew Bradley, Team Leaders on 0116 272 7603 or 0116 272 7607 for an informal chat.

Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.

Closing date: 30 June 2025

Interview date: 11 July 2025

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.