Waste and Recycling Operative TD)

We are recruiting for a permanent, full-time Waste and Recycling Operative post in our Estates and Facilities team.

You will be part of a team that ensures our campuses are kept clean, tidy, and safe and provide excellent customer service to our staff, students, and other stakeholders.

The role:

You will need to be reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic, with a strong customer focus.

Basic PC skills, such as the use of email, will be required. A full driving license is essential as driving vehicles is an integral part of the role.

The position offers a 36-hour/week working between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, (11:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday).  You will also be expected to be available for occasional weekend work covering Open Days in the Summer and Autumn.

What we can offer you

We offer a generous holiday allowance of 20* days (plus up to 6 University closure days and 8 public holidays), access to a university pension scheme, subsidised health, and fitness facilities, and a range of discounts. Furthermore, the University is a fantastic place to work – regardless of what life stage you are at, you will be a valued member of our team.

*You will receive an extra day of annual leave after each year of continuous service, for the first four years of service, up to a maximum holiday allowance of 24 days per year.

We supply uniforms and a structured training scheme.

Closing Date: 16 Feb 2026

Section: Community & Operational

Salary: £23,984 Per Annum Full Time Permanent