Recycling Collections Operative – Temp to Perm Internal only

Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Apply for the Recycling Collections Operative – Temp to Perm Internal only
Location: Keynsham
Job Description:

Position Summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Recycling Department is responsible for the removal of household recycling and waste, industrial and commercial waste, organic waste, and dry recyclable waste from a variety of locations within the Council area.

Location

Pixash Lane, Keynsham

Responsibilities

You will lift and empty waste containers, including food caddies, card sacks, household plastic bins, wheelie bins, and paper sacks, into recycling vehicles. The role includes loading and unloading, ensuring safety and compliance, and maintaining vehicle and equipment in good working order.

Training and Development

Employees are supported to progress from loader to driver roles. Paid driver training is provided for interested candidates.

Benefits

Bath & North East Somerset Council offers a benefits package focused on health, wellbeing, and work/life balance. The Council encourages a flexible working environment.

Equal Opportunity

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible arrangements are welcomed and considered in line with business needs.

Legal Requirements

This role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. Employees and volunteers working with children or vulnerable groups are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026