Waste Operative

Your New Role 

We have a fantastic opportunity for Permanent Waste Operative to join our Surrey Account working onsite from our Woking Borough Council (GU21 5LY) 

Amey have been working in partnership with Surrey Council since 2017. Surrey is known for its natural beauty and with it covering a quarter of the UK, our aim is to help it stay that way by providing a range of waste, recycling collections and street cleansing services to circa 400,000 residents across four boroughs: Elmbridge, Woking, Surrey Heath, and Mole Valley. By working in partnership, we’re able to deliver an improved reliable service, whilst making savings

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.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours across 5 days 

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  

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 kayla.caruth@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!