Waste Loader

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Makerfield Way Depot

Salary: Grade 4, £25,583 - £26,824 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour

5 positions x 37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

The role involves working as part of the Waste Services team to safely collect and load waste and recycling containers on designated collection rounds. Responsibilities include emptying and returning bins, operating collection vehicle lifting mechanisms in line with safety procedures, and assisting drivers with vehicle manoeuvres. The post holder will also undertake a range of wider Waste Services duties, including bin delivery, bin repairs, and cleansing activities, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard for residents and customers.

The post-holder will be based at Makerfield Way Depot and will be required to work flexibly in line with demands of Waste Services

About you:

At Waste Services, our aim is simple: to provide a quality, customer focused service. We are looking to recruit 1 Waste Collection Loader to our successful waste services team. You must be able to work effectively as part of team and have a flexible and “can do” attitude to work.

About us:

This role is essential in ensuring we deliver a quality cost effective recycling / waste collection service to the residents of the borough, you will promote our waste collection policy and encourage residents to recycle more / recycle right, the current recycling rate is around 52% but the Council has commitment to achieve a target of over 60% by 2035.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

If you need any more information, contact Gary Curless on 07917067906
Interview dates:

Priority Candidates:18th August 2026

All other Candidates:19th and 20th August 2026

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