Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Waste and Recycling Collection Operative

Job Reference:

HFWR00024N1HME

Location:

Denbighshire County (base: Waste Transfer Station Denbigh)

Salary:

Grade 2 (12.85 per hour)

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Permanent

Closing date:

19th August 2025

About the role:

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive team who are committed to meeting our responsibility to recycle more in Denbighshire.

The successful candidate will need to be a strong team player, who demonstrates positive behaviour and has a flexible approach to work. The waste collection team is responsible for all recycling and non-recyclable waste collection from residential properties.

The post is physically demanding and therefore a good standard of fitness is required (collection rounds can involve walking 10 miles a day and the movement and lifting of recycling containers presented by residents for collection).

The willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions is essential. It will be necessary to work flexible hours including some weekends and bank holidays.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Graeme White, Waste & Recycling Operations Manager on 01824 712138.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days

Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,796.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 19/08/2025
Reference ID: HFWR00024N1HME