Waste Operative

Your New Role 

We have a fantastic opportunity for Permanent Waste Operative to join our Trafford Account in Manchester. This role will be based on site at Manchester - Carrington Depot (M314QN)

Amey and Trafford Council are working together to deliver commercial and domestic waste collections, street cleaning, grounds maintenance, highways services, bridges, road safety, street lighting and furniture, drainage, and property services. Working through locally based teams, we support communities by helping to create better safer and more pleasant places. 

40 hours a week

A Waste Operative plays an important part in managing waste effectively, ensuring that highways and surrounding environments are kept clean, safe, and free of debris. This role is vital in promoting a hygienic and aesthetically pleasing community.

You will be responsible for: 

• Waste management tasks and the overall cleanliness of the highways

• Collecting and disposing of waste materials from streets, roads, and public areas in a safe and efficient manner.

• Operating waste collection vehicles and equipment according to safety guidelines.

• Monitoring and reporting any hazardous waste or illegal dumping activities to the relevant authorities.

• Ensuring that all waste is segregated and disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations.

• Conducting routine maintenance checks on waste management equipment and reporting any faults or necessary repairs.

• Assisting in the planning and implementation of waste reduction initiatives and recycling programs.

We want to hear from you if you have: 

• Experience in roads and/or street works  

• Drivers licence

What we can offer you 

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan 

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to  

• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays 

• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership  

• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers 

• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives 

Application Guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.  

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. 

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!