Waste Collections Operative Casual Ref EE15425

Waste Collections Operative (Casual) - Ref: EE15425

Salary: G4 (SCP 7) 26403 pro-rata to hours worked
Casual hours Monday to Sunday 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 Walsalls 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.

Youll 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.

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 youll 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

Were 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.

Need to know more

If you would like to know more about this role please contact Thomas Evans:

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: 22^nd March 2026

This post is covered by the Governments Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

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 ourInformation for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

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