If you have proven practical skills, a telehandler forklift licence (we can train you if not), ideally experience in warehouse or stores operations and excellent face-to-face customer service skills, read on... Our busy fabrication workshop at Ewelme, near Wallingford, needs a full-time Waste Container Technician to manage the supply of waste containers to and from our customers – think stock-control, cleaning (pressure-washing) and repairs, completing job cards and delivering to customers' sites in our service van. We're offering a permanent contract, weekly pay rate of around £604 and a host of benefits, including:

- Discretionary company bonuses
- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover 
- 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday

About the Waste Container Technician role
Happy to work on your own initiative, you will ensure we hold adequate stock at the workshop and maintain accurate stock records. The job will involve picking and collating orders ready for delivery/collection, and servicing and repairing containers at customers' premises. Applying vinyl artwork accurately is all part of the job, and you can also expect to help with loading and unloading vehicles. 

What we're looking for in our Waste Container Technician
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions in English
- Excellent time-management skills
- Competent in using power and hand tools
- Full UK driving licence

Working hours: 7am-4.45pm, Mon-Fri - 45 hours per week 

Grow with Grundon
Grundon is an award-winning waste management, environmental and quarrying company that develops and invests in the people that work for us. Interested in joining our team as Waste Container Technician? Click apply. No agencies please.

Please note: We interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so do apply as soon as possible. We advertised the role of Waste Container Technician on 01.07.24

Since 1929, Grundon has been at the forefront of waste management and environmental services in the UK, advocating sustainable practices and revolutionising waste management. Here, the value of what you do resonates far beyond the typical workday.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a career that's both impactful and rewarding, you've come to the right place.

We're actively recruiting to fill a variety of roles – from Drivers and Technicians to Recycling Operatives, Transport Coordinators and many more. So, if you're ready to be the backbone of our operations, we'd love to hear from you.

But wait, there's more! We're not just about day-to-day operations, we're all about helping you grow, both personally and professionally. Get ready for training sessions that'll sharpen your skills faster than you can say "reduce, reuse, recycle." Plus, you'll enjoy exclusive perks like discounts on shopping (because who doesn't love a good deal?) and access to cheaper gym memberships to keep you feeling as fit as a perfectly sorted bin.

Oh, and did we mention our commitment to the community and the planet? That's right, we're not just about profits; we're about making a positive impact inside and outside of our depots too.