Waste operative Work, Jobs in Usk, Mon (with Salaries)

Grounds Maintenance & Recycling Operative
i-Jobs —Newport
- £12.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- In-person
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15h
External Street & Waste Operative
ABM UK —Cardiff
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Production Operative
Euro Foods UK Ltd —Llantarnam
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Free parking
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1d
Warehouse Operative
Olleco —Newport
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Driving
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13d
Recycling Operative
Papilo Ltd —Bristol
- £29,547.48 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- In-person
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14d
General Labourer
EJ Facilities LTD —Cardiff
- £29,000 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
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9d
Driver / Operative
Veolia ES (UK) Limited —Cardiff
- £39,835.85 a year
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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8d
Waste Management Operative
Greenbox Events —Bristol
- £13.45 an hour
- Temporary
- Heavy lifting
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Yard Operative / Waste Picker
Earthworks Recycling Ltd —Thornbury
- £12.75 - £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Employee discount
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12d
Mobile Plant Operative
Biffa Waste Services —Caerphilly
- £26,769 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
- Employee discount
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12d
Van Driver & Clearance Operative (Part-Time)
Waste Busters South West LTD —Weston-super-Mare
- £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Paid training
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Plant Operative
Breedon Group plc —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Driving
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12d
Warehouse Generalist - Multiskilled Operative
Lineage Logistics —Bristol
- £15.18 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Forklift
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Cleaning - Cleaning Operative
BidvestNoonan —Merthyr Tydfil
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Communication skills
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Cover Cleaning Operative / Cover Cleaner
RAPID CLEAN —Bristol
- £13.70 an hour
- Temporary
- In-person
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2d
Team Leader (Specialist Housing)
Hedyn —Malpas
- £42,960 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
5d
Production Operative
NewPrinces Group —Cardiff
Driver Operative
Civic Recruitment Limited —Newport
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
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Production Operative (Day shift)
Nichols PLC —Ross-on-Wye
- Day shift
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Grounds Supervisor
Bristol City Council —Bristol
- £35,412 - £39,152 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
12d

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Grounds Maintenance & Recycling Operative

i-Jobs
Newport

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£12.85 an hour
15 hours ago

Qualifications

Plant identification
Driving Licence
Management
Maintenance
Groundskeeping
Waste management
NVQ
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge
Horticulture

Full job description

Who We Are

We are a specialist recruitment partner connecting skilled professionals with meaningful roles across public sector and local authority services. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality talent to support operational excellence and community-focused outcomes.

Who Our Client Is

Our client is a local authority service provider in Newport responsible for the operation and maintenance of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), public spaces, and environmental services. They are committed to providing safe, clean, and well-maintained facilities while supporting sustainable recycling and community services.

Responsibilities

Carry out daily duties at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), including cleaning, site upkeep, and supporting recycling operations
Assist and advise residents on correct recycling procedures and site requirements
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment for staff and visitors
Carry out general grounds maintenance duties, including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, leaf clearance, and litter removal
Support planting, shrub maintenance, and general landscaping activities when required
Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, plant, and machinery safely
Report any defects, faults, accidents, or safety concerns to the appropriate manager
Follow all health and safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment
Complete mandatory training and support ongoing development
Work effectively as part of a team and provide assistance to colleagues when required

Person Specification

Must-Have Requirements

Eligible to work in the UK
Practical experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or a similar outdoor role
Ability to carry out physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Reliable, punctual, and able to work to deadlines
Good communication skills and a positive approach to working with colleagues and members of the public
Willingness to complete relevant training
Flexibility to work across different locations within the service area
Ability to operate basic grounds maintenance equipment safely

Nice-to-Have Requirements

NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or an equivalent qualification
Experience in amenity horticulture or public sector grounds maintenance
Experience using mowing equipment, strimmers, and small plant machinery
Knowledge of plant identification, maintenance, and common plant issues
Experience with soft landscaping activities, including planting, seeding, and shrub bed maintenance
Spraying certificate
Full UK driving licence
Ability to interpret planting plans
Knowledge of mechanical plant and equipment maintenance

Position Details

Location Docks Way, Newport, NP20 2NS, United Kingdom
Start Date ASAP (Target start date: 05 August 2026)
Contract Duration 6 Weeks (Temporary Contract)
Working Hours 37 hours per week on a rota basis, including Monday to Sunday coverage. Shifts may include up to 10 hours per day, depending on operational requirements.
Pay Rate PAYE: £12.85 per hour / Limited-Umbrella: £16.57 per hour

Job Reference: OR110317

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have experience using grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, or small plant machinery?

Experience:

Grounds Maintenance : 1 year (required)
waste management: 1 year (required)
horticulture: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

UK driving licence (required)
NVQ Level 1 Horticulture (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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waste operative jobs in usk, mon

Grounds Maintenance & Recycling Operative

External Street & Waste Operative

Production Operative

Warehouse Operative

Recycling Operative

General Labourer

Driver / Operative

Waste Management Operative

Yard Operative / Waste Picker

Mobile Plant Operative

Van Driver & Clearance Operative (Part-Time)

Plant Operative

Warehouse Generalist - Multiskilled Operative

Cleaning - Cleaning Operative

Cover Cleaning Operative / Cover Cleaner

Team Leader (Specialist Housing)

Production Operative

Driver Operative

Production Operative (Day shift)

Grounds Supervisor

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