Waste Operative


Job description

Join Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council as a Waste Management Operative in Crumlin Household Recycling Centre and play a key role in supporting essential environmental and waste services within the local community. About the role: £13.26 per hour plus shift allowance 37 hours per week (including weekends) 3 months pending review Public Sector Please note closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th July 2026. However, you can register your interest for upcoming Public Sector vacancies by applying today.

Responsibilities

  • Your main focus will be to assist in the collection of waste (residual & recyclable waste/resource) from the kerbside, street cleansing, and Household Recycling Centre.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Minimum of 6 months previous relevant work experience in a waste environment.
  • Basic literacy, ability to read instructions and communications.
  • Flexible approach, good organisational and time management skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Computer literate (to use TMS for holidays/GPS).
  • Working knowledge of health and safety procedures including manual handling and assisting driver whilst reversing.
  • Knowledge of waste collection/disposal and recycling issues and Traffic management.

Vacancy ID
1777114
Job ref.
36921
Job Sector
Environmental, Health and Safety
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Crumlin
Salary
£13.26 per hour plus shift allowance
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37
Published date
06/07/2026
Closing date
06/08/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed

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