Waste Collection Assistant

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Thurrock Council Full time £26,556 - £28,764 per year
Description

Waste Collection Assistant (2 posts)

Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum 

Grade B

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week 

We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a Waste Collection Assistant.

As a Waste Collection Assistant of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner.

You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices,  moving, handling and loading of refuse , recycling, garden and food waste. You will be expected to to work with minimum supervision.   

The work involves operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile. 



Advert Closing Date
  • Redeployment Only: 4th December 2025
  • External & Internal : 14th December 2025


Interview Date: TBC

DBS Check: A DBS Check is not required for this post.

Please contact Samantha Murphy, waste Operations Manager  for more information or an informal chat

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