Test Valley Borough Council
Waste Collection Operative
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£25,952 - £27,391 per annum
37 hours per week 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Andover
If you enjoy working in a customer-focussed environment, can work under your own initiative or as part of a team and are looking for a secure, challenging and worthwhile job we may have the position you are looking for.
A vacancy has arisen for the position of waste collection operative working as part of Test Valley Borough Council’s Environmental Service team. The position is manually challenging but equally rewarding for enthusiastic and hardworking team players. Experience of working outdoors in all weathers and dealing with the general public is essential for the role. You’ll be starting each morning at 7am and will be required to work 37 hours a week. There will be some planned overtime too with the requirement to work some Saturdays and bank holidays - there may be some other overtime opportunities too.
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We offer a range of employment benefits including a local government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, free on-site parking, and discounted leisure facilities. We encourage continuous learning and development and have a programme of events designed to support employee wellbeing. For further information on what we can offer you, please visit the link below: https://www.testvalley.gov.uk/aboutyourcouncil/a-great-place-to-work/employee-benefits.
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For an informal chat please call Ben Hamilton – Head of Environmental Services - Operations (North) on 01264 368393.
Closing date: 02 October 2026
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