Waste Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Eastbourne
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£29,929 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Manual Handling Customer Service Flexibility Outdoor Work Health and Safety Compliance Teamwork Physical Fitness Lifting Techniques

FULL DESCRIPTION

Waste Operative

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Eastbourne Borough and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (both councils)

Salary: £29,456 - £29,929 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week, Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 18/05/2026 at 12:00

Job Description

Working in the Waste & Recycling Team of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will need to be flexible to carry out a variety of waste/recycling collections and street cleaning duties with a total commitment to customer care, providing a quality service for residents and customers of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

This is a physically demanding role, working outdoors in all weather. You will need to be able to undertake the heavy manual operation and activities associated with the job.

You will need to be trained and fully familiar with manual handling and lifting techniques and work in accordance with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s health and safety policies and safe systems of work.

You will be an ambassador of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and a positive role model for your fellow work colleagues, promoting diversity and equalities and inclusivity.

You will be required to carry out 'catch-up work' and may be required to assist outside normal hours with emergency works.

How to Apply

Apply online via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s job application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Additional documents: Waste Operative Job Pack (PDF), Job Application Form (PDF)

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