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Waste Collection Operative

Job in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, GL7, England, UK
Listing for: JDR Recruitment
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Driver, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.26 GBP Hourly GBP 13.26 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Waste Collection Operative - Barnsley
£13.26 per hour | Paid Weekly (Every Friday) | Temporary Ongoing (Long Term)
ASAP Start | Basic DBS Required
4 Days On (Mon-Fri), 9.25-Hour Shifts

Are you looking for a reliable, steady role with weekly pay and a great team environment? We're recruiting Waste Collection Operatives to join the Refuse & Recycling service in Barnsley, supporting local council district residents, business and commercial waste collections and unwanted household waste removals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, being outdoors, and contributing to an essential community service.

The Role

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team working throughout the borough delivering council services and responding to community priorities ensuring that the household waste collection service is completed daily

Key Responsibilities
  • To undertake operational duties in all weathers, which will involve a wide range of physically and mentally demanding tasks.
  • To work under the guidance of the driver and supervisor in conjunction with the use of personal initiative to deliver services to a professional standard and within agreed guidelines
  • To work to agreed schedules, standards and where necessary respond positively to new initiatives as required or directed by your line managers ensuring all targets are met
  • To comply with Health and Safety, Customer Care, Dignity at Work and other relevant legislation, policies and procedures at all times
  • Use ICT solutions to deliver existing services, including the completion of electronic records to support new services and initiatives
Working Hours
  • 4 days on between Monday and Friday
  • 9.25‑hour shifts
  • 06:00am - 15:45pm (including break/s)
  • No weekends required
  • Weekly pay every Friday
Pay & Benefits
  • £13.26 per hour
  • Weekly pay
  • Ongoing, consistent work
  • Supportive team environment
  • Immediate starts available
Requirements
  • Basic DBS (required before start date)
  • Ability to work in a physically active role
  • Good teamwork and communication skills
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
Apply Today

If you're ready to start work straight away and join a hardworking, friendly team, apply now!

JDRCC

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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