Annual Salary
£23,000 to £28,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Bin workers collect household and commercial waste for disposal or recycling.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
0.3% more Bin worker jobs in 2027.
As a bin worker, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in the community or at a waste recycling site.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, physically demanding and dirty.
You can get into this job through:
You could apply to do a Waste Resource Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship typically takes a year to complete and is a mix of training on the job and off-site learning.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly to job vacancies through your local council, employment agencies and waste management companies.
Employers set their own entry requirements but you'll be expected to be physically fit and a good timekeeper.
You'll need to:
With experience and training, you could become a bin crew team leader or supervisor.
You might also train to become a:refuse collection lorry driver; waste management co-ordinator; recycling officer
You'll need: