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Waste and Recycling Services
Help keep Cumberland clean & green. Deliver a core community service and make a difference to our residents.
Our People. The Place. Your Potential.
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Working in Waste & Recycling Services at Cumberland
Responsible for managing and overseeing waste collection, disposal and recycling across Cumberland, our waste & recycling services are an essential service that serves the people and communities of Cumberland. Jobs in our service include waste loaders and HGV drivers.
Choose a rewarding role that helps contribute to environment sustainability by promoting recycling and waste reduction, plays an active part in interacting with our Cumberland community and delivers an essential household service.
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Why Join Our Waste & Recycling Services Team
Take a look at the key reasons why you should decide to work in waste management & recycling for Cumberland Council.
Care about the environment and want our beautiful area clean and green then working in Cumberland Council’s Waste Service department is for you. Providing effective and efficient waste and recycling collections is a Council priority and so we need physically fit individuals who enjoy being out in all weathers to join our dedicated teams.
The camaraderie, sense of achievement at the end of the day when the rounds are complete and knowing you’ve made a difference makes coming to work worthwhile.
Staff Benefits
Fair Pay
Great Holidays
Enjoy 25 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays on top.
Better Retirement
Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and build an inflation-linked defined-benefit pension.
Learning & Development
Build your skills and advance your career with our development options including weekly development time, informal training and formal qualifications (where applicable).
Flexible Working
We’re proud to offer a range of flexible working options whether that’s through varied hours, hybrid working or flexi-time.
*flexibility is dependent on the needs of the role
Service Specific Benefits
We’re proud to offer a day shift working pattern where you'll work outdoors and get your step count in while also being able to engage with our residents.
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Meet Jack McCarthy
Waste Loader
"I have worked for Cumberland Council for 2 and a half years, I’ve worked across the service collecting refuse, recycling and garden waste from residents. I enjoy my job and like working for the council as it is very rewarding knowing I have made a difference to the local community, keeping the clean and tidy."