Operations Assistant


Company:	Stoke on Trent City Council
Salary:	£29,542 to £32,046 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stoke-on-Trent
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Waste Services

Location: Weighbridge Site Lodge

Grade: Level 6

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

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The Role:

Waste Services are recruiting an Operations Assistant based at Cromer Road and Federation Road waste transfer stations. Working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with some Bank Holiday and Christmas working required.

The successful applicant will have experience of working on an operational deport waste facility and be able to operate machinery would be an advantage, you will require to hold an up to date Loadall licence and have health and safety knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out traffic management duties and act as a reversing assistant

Fully conversant with all machinery and processes

Able to carry out minor maintenance tasks as and when required

Work well as part on a team

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