Waste Operative

Exeter City Council ‱ Exeter, England ‱ Posted June 05, 2026

About the Role

Job description

About you:

🌍 Commitment to Inclusion & Community Impact
Exeter City Council emphasises being a fair, inclusive employer and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects the city’s diverse communities. If you share the Council’s values—creating a safer, cleaner, greener, more vibrant Exeter—you’re exactly the kind of person they want.
đŸ€ Team Culture & Day‑to‑Day Variety
The role is ideal for someone who enjoys teamwork, variety, and practical outdoor work. As a Waste Operative, your tasks can change daily:
Bulky waste collection one day
Delivering bins the next
Working on Refuse Collection Vehicles as part of a larger team
Supporting other areas across the waste and recycling teams
This variety is a core part of the job and contributes to the Council’s task‑and‑finish ethos.
đŸ’Ș Physical Nature of the Role
This is a hands‑on, physically demanding job. You’ll regularly:
Move bulky items
Handle full wheelie ...