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Waste Collections Operative- Ref: EE09326
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Walsall Council, Waste Collections Operative (Casual) - Ref: EE09326
Salary: G4: £27,274- £29,071 pro-rata to hours worked
Casual hours - Monday to Friday working (annualised hours), in line with the Clean & Green Services Local Agreement.
Are you reliable, practical, and happy working outdoors as part of a busy crew? Join our Waste Collections team and help keep Walsall’s waste and recycling services running smoothly.
About The Role
As a Waste Collections Operative, you will work as part of a collection crew delivering essential services across the borough. Duties will vary, but typically include:
- Collecting household waste, recycling, and seasonal garden waste.
- Supporting assisted collections for residents who need extra help.
- Collecting commercial waste and recycling from local businesses where required.
- Loading and unloading waste safely and efficiently, keeping the round moving.
- Returning bins neatly and treating residents and colleagues with respect.
- Reporting issues such as contamination, damaged bins, missed collections, or access problems, following local procedures.
You’ll be working outdoors in all weathers, in a role that involves regular walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, and working to set times. Health and safety is central to the job, including safe working around vehicles, traffic, and members of the public.
Casual Hours - How It Works
This is a casual role, so your hours are flexible and offered based on service need. Work can be offered any day Monday to Sunday, including early starts, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
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Shifts may change week to week and can be offered at short notice to cover:
- sickness and annual leave,
- peak periods and seasonal demand,
- service pressures where extra crews are needed.
There is no guaranteed set pattern of hours, but you’ll be contacted when shifts are available. This suits someone who can be flexible and is keen to pick up work when it comes up.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, punctual, and ready to work as part of a team.
- Can follow instructions and work safely at pace.
- Understands the importance of customer service and representing the Council positively.
- Can carry out physical outdoor work and manual handling safely.
- Has good awareness of health and safety, including working near vehicles and on the highway.
Experience in waste collection, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, or other outdoor/manual work is helpful, but not essential if you have the right attitude.
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View Job Description And Employee Specification
Closing Date: 24th September 2026
Please note: This post may be closed earlier than the published closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
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