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Waste Collections Operatives - Ref: EE05926
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Walsall Council, Waste Collections Operatives - Ref: EE05926
Job Details
37 hours - Permanent
Salary: G4 - £26,403 to £28,142 per annum.
About the Role
Street Scene operations are seeking to recruit Waste Collections Operatives to work within our Waste and Street Cleansing services.
Our teams work borough-wide and across multiple waste types including residual waste, recycling, garden waste, and trade waste. Being familiar with Walsall and experience in the industry, along with some knowledge in any of these disciplines, will be an advantage to applicants.
We are seeking individuals who can accommodate the physical demands relating to the services we deliver and think they can help us provide a key service to the public of Walsall.
The role requires applicants to have the ability to provide high-quality customer service. The role can also lead to further internal opportunities for full-time employment and roles.
Hours of Work
37 hours - Monday to Friday working and required to work in accordance with local arrangements across clean and green operations. Annualised hour contract with annual leave commitments calculated in hours.
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Under local agreement, our waste collection teams currently work 4 days per week between Monday and Friday. Our collection crews start shift at 06:15 and end shift at 16:15 with a 45-minute break during the day.
Selection
The selection process will include a basic initial assessment and an interview during which suitability, commitment, and interest for the role will be determined.
Job Description
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Application Instructions
- 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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Closing Date for Applications
Sunday 26th July 2026
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