Be the BIG difference - Join Cheshire East’s Waste and Recycling Team

Cheshire East are looking for people who want to play a part in creating a cleaner, greener borough, as it prepares for the rollout of weekly food waste collections.

Successful recruits will be vital in the success of Simpler Recycling and upcoming changes to waste collection services this autumn.

Working in waste and recycling at Cheshire East offers a range of rewarding roles and varied career pathways whilst delivering an essential public service.

Many of the current team have been with the council for a number of years, choosing to build long-term careers with job security.

The changes in waste service will introduce weekly food waste collections alongside three-weekly refuse collections, helping residents recycle more and reduce waste.

A new fleet of 11 alternatively fuelled food waste collection vehicles powered by electricity will soon be in operation, supporting Cheshire East’s ambition to become a carbon-neutral council.

There are a range of job role vacancies these include:

• HGV Waste and Recycling Driver Loaders
• Waste and Recycling Loaders
• Waste Team leaders
• Mechanic Fitters
• Bin Delivery Operative

Councillor David Jefferay, Cheshire East Council’s cabinet member for environment, sustainability and waste management, said:

“If you want to be part of a team that makes a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. The vacancies are daytime roles which can offer a good fit for balancing family commitments”.

“Whether you are looking for a new challenge or starting out in work, our roles offer active outdoor work that keeps you fit, a strong team spirit with team leaders and managers who provide consistent support both professionally and personally ensuring team members feel valued, please take a look on the link below”.

"From supporting residents to recycle right to keeping collections running smoothly, our teams are at the heart of making small changes add up to a big impact.”

“These roles are vital to the success of our Simpler Recycling changes. They offer people the chance to build a rewarding career while helping to protect our environment and support our communities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team delivering real change across Cheshire East.”

Successful applicants will join a supportive team environment with a range of training and development opportunities and potential progression routes.

Current team members said:

“As a waste and recycling loader for the last six years I would recommend giving this role a try. It was the working outdoors that had initially attracted me to the role as I had always worked in an office environment and looking for a more physical challenge. I have made a lot of good friends since working here and we go out regularly outside work too”.

“Plus the fact that I feel a lot fitter and healthier in myself doing this job I would say absolutely give it a try, even if its something that you have never done before. It was all new to me when I first started but it was the best thing that I had done and don’t regret it one bit”.

“I really enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team that makes a difference every single day. You can actually see the results of your work in the community.”

“No two days are the same, and there’s a real sense of teamwork – you feel part of something important.”

“It’s rewarding helping residents recycle properly and reduce waste – small changes really do add up.”

Residents and jobseekers interested in helping shape the future of waste and recycling services can find out more here:

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