Waste Collection Assistant

Thurrock Council, West Thurrock, Thurrock

Waste Collection Assistant

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Thurrock Council, West Thurrock, Thurrock

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 72f724b841c846e7b3feff967c4f4501

Location ref: West Thurrock, Thurrock

Full Job Description

Waste Collection Assistant

Thurrock Council

Grays, ESS, RM20 3ED

Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Job type: Full time

Status: NEW

Description

Waste Collection Assistant (2 posts)

Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum

Grade: B

Contract: Permanent Contract

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

We are looking for two reliable, self-motivated individuals to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a Waste Collection Assistant.

As a Waste Collection Assistant of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner.

You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices, moving, handling and loading of refuse, recycling, garden and food waste. You will be expected to to work with minimum supervision.

The work involves operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile.

Benefits of Working with Us

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
  • Staff discounts and local offers
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment

DBS Check: Not Required for this post

Advert Closing Date

  • Redeployment Only: 9th July 2026
  • Internal & External: 19th July 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

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We are looking for two reliable, self-motivated individuals to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a Waste Collection Assistant. As a Waste Collection Assistant of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner. You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices, moving, handling and loading of refuse , recycling, garden and food waste. You will be expected to to work with minimum supervision. The work involves operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile.

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
  • Staff discounts and local offers
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/waste-collection-assistant-127077017