Waste Operative

Waste Operative - Band 3 (General Industrial) Employer: Darlington Borough Council
Location: Depot, DL1 4QB, Darlington
Job Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern Monday to Friday
07:00 - 16:45
 
Contract Dates Start Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
End Date: Friday, 31 July 2026

About the Role Darlington Borough Council is seeking a reliable and hardworking Waste Operative to join its Environmental Services team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will support waste collection and recycling services across the Darlington area.
Key Duties

• Assisting with refuse and recycling collections
• Loading waste and recycling materials safely and efficiently
• Supporting drivers and depot operations
• Maintaining health and safety standards
• Providing excellent service to residents and businesses

• Good level of physical fitness
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Previous waste, industrial, or outdoor work experience is beneficial but not essential

• 1 position available
• Immediate temporary opportunity
• Full-time hours with regular weekday shifts