Waste Collection Assistant
CAPTION:
- Company: Thurrock Council
- Salary: £27,435 to £29,715 a year
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Thurrock, RM20 3EE
- Job type: Permanent
- Posting date: 30 Sept 2026
- Closing date: 14 Oct 2026
Summary
Waste Collection Assistant
- Salary: £27,435 – £29,715 per annum
- Grade B
- Permanent Contract
- 37 Hours per Week
We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual 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 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
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
DBS Check: Not Required for this post
Advert Closing Date
- Redeployment Only: 8th October 2026
- Internal & External: 18th October 2026
- Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
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We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual 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
DBS Check: Not Required for this post
Advert Closing Date
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