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
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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