Waste operative Work, Jobs in York (with Salaries)

Waste Plant Operative
North Yorkshire Council —Thirsk
- £15.89 an hour
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Surface Mount Production Operative
DJ Assembly Ltd —Huntington
- From £24,949.73 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
6d
Packing and Production Operatives - temporary
Haribo UK —Pontefract
- £31,063.24 - £36,110.29 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
ELV Operative
EMR Group —Leeds
- Full-time
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Operations Controller (FTC - Shift Pattern)
Weedfree Limited —Goole
- £115 - £135 a day
- Weekend availability
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
11d
Warehouse Operative
gategroup —Leeds
- £13.01 an hour
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- English
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
14d
Healthcare cleaning Operative
White Horse cleaning services —Thirsk
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
Transfer Station Operative
Biffa Waste Services —Harrogate
- £13.41 an hour
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Hygiene Operative
Burgess Pet Care —Goole
- £27,800 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
ELV Operative
EMR UK —Leeds
- IT
- Annual leave
Multi Skilled Operative (Extrusion)
Esterpet Limited —Leeds
- £15.46 an hour
- Maintenance
- Quality control
- In-person
Quick apply
10d
Cleaning Operative Hunslet Park
BidvestNoonan —Leeds
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Hygiene Manager
Forza Foods Ltd —Pontefract
- Night shift
- Store discount
- Annual leave
FLT And Waste Operative
Mitie —Knottingley
- £14.18 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
4d
Heavy Plant and Machinery Operative
Seras —Pollington
- Monday to Friday
- Computer literacy
- Driving
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
9d
Water Operative Teams (Ganger and mate)
United Infrastructure —Leeds
- Full-time
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Warehouse Operative
DS Smith —Featherstone
- 12 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Cleaning Operative
WORKPLACE —Knaresborough
- Up to £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
Quick apply
Supervisor
TCFM —Leeds
- £13.71 an hour
- Temporary
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Labourer
Connolly Limited —Leeds
- Full-time
Quick apply

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Waste Plant Operative

North Yorkshire Council -
Thirsk

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£15.89 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Tech scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Full job description

Pay: £15.89 per hour, plus additional for Sundays and Bank Holidays

Contract: Permanent, full-time, approximately 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime.

Location: Thirsk Waste Transfer Station

“At Yorwaste, we believe people are the key to our success, and we're always on the lookout for new team members to drive our business forward.”

Are you searching for a role that blends responsibility, positive customer experience, and a safe working environment? Yorwaste is looking for a Plant Operative to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager for a hands-on, fulfilling role in an organisation committed to enhancing community safety.

Benefits include:

Comprehensive training, support, and development opportunities.
24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing each year up to 28 days.
A values-based reward scheme to celebrate outstanding contributions aligned with Yorwaste’s core values.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a Health Cash Plan to cover everyday healthcare costs.
Discounts at major retailers through our Employee Discount Platform.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
Flexible payment options for home and electronic items through our Technology Scheme.

The Role:

As a Plant Operative at Thirsk Waste Transfer Station, you will learn to maintain all aspects of the plant, accurately record site information such as plant inspections, hours and fuel, and work efficiently for both the client and the business. This role would also be required to cover Transfer Stations across Yorwaste, as and when required.

We are looking for a practical, motivated, and positive individual who will work independently on-site, ensuring a safe and positive working environment. Each day brings new tasks, from machine servicing and customer service, to housekeeping to maintain a clean site we can be proud of.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role with a focus on community safety, and become part of the Yorwaste team! For more details of the responsibilities of a Plant Operative, you can read the Job Description attached.

Why Join Yorwaste?

Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed.

Our vision at Yorwaste is to create a cleaner, greener future. We aim to be at the forefront of the industry, committed to reducing environmental impact of waste, whilst supporting our customers to make more sustainable choices. We treat safety as our priority at all times, seek new ways to make the most of what we have to achieve our goals and solve problems, as well as being knowledgeable, credible and taking pride in what we do. Read more about our mission, vision and values here.

Joining us at Yorwaste is more than just a job. We strive to provide our team with a long-term stable career, training and development, and a positive engaging working environment. As an equal opportunity’s employer, alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of North Yorkshire and its people.

How to Apply

To apply please visit our Yorwaste Careers page by clicking here or at https://www.yorwaste.co.uk/careers. CVs submitted by email will not be accepted.

If you have further questions about the position, please contact Frances on [email protected] for an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 9th August 2026.

Interviews are planned to take place at Thirsk Waste Transfer Station.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the recruitment process with interviews arranged accordingly.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received. Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.

Yorwaste are committed to the health and safety of our employees as well as the general public. Yorwaste has a responsibility to ensure employees do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with Yorwaste will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy, and random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

Waste Plant Operative

Posted: 23/07/2026

Closing date: 09/08/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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ELV Operative

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