Waste Operative 2

Middlesbrough Council

Middlesbrough, Salary not specified Permanent On-site Closes 7 Oct 2026
Apply now

Waste Operative 2 at Middlesbrough Council in Middlesbrough

About the role

Do you enjoy working outside and taking pride in keeping local environments clean, safe and welcoming? If so, this could be the role you’ve been looking for.

We’re looking for a Waste Operative 2 with practical knowledge of cleansing and maintaining outdoor environments. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our frontline services and helping to keep our streets and public spaces at their best.

About the Role

You’ll be part of a hardworking and supportive team, carrying out a range of environmental maintenance and cleansing duties. Although training may be available, experience or qualifications in the following area are desirable:

  • Use of handheld machinery such as:
  • Pedestrian street sweepers
  • Strimmers, hedge trimmers and air blowers.
  • CPC Driver qualification (essential)
  • Full driving license – Class 2 HGV preferred.
  • Experience operating mechanical brushing equipment.
  • Needlestick training.
  • Asbestos awareness.
  • First Aid at Work.
  • Manual handling training.Working Hours

Tuesday to Friday 6:45am – 4:30pm.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Dale Metcalfe at Dale_Metcalfe@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

If you are viewing this advert on the North East Jobs website, please go to Vacancies ¦ Middlesbrough Council to view the Job Description & Person Specification and apply for the role.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

Apply
Report this jobNever pay anyone or provide your bank details for a job