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Job Vacancies

We have a range of job roles available across the EMERGE Group, from drivers and depot operatives in EMERGE Recycling and FareShare Greater Manchester to woodworking roles in Touch Wood.

When vacancies arise we advertise them here, so please keep an eye on this page and on career websites and our social media accounts for notifications and details of how to apply.

Many of our staff work flexibly in different ways,  including part-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

 In the meantime, why not volunteer and add experience to your CV? Contact our Volunteer Team about oppotunities for one off or regular volunteering on 0161 223 8200 Option 6.

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Permanent contract

£12.60/hour or £24,570 p.a.

 

Closing date: noon on Thursday 31st July 2025

We are seeking a Waste Recycling Collector-Driver to be part of a dynamic team responsible for collecting waste and recycling from businesses across Greater Manchester and Liverpool.

This is a multi-pick up role working across a number of services. Your day could include collecting bagged waste from offices, swapping over 240 litre bins and driving a van collecting a range of materials including potentially wood, equipment or furniture.

As a frontline representative of EMERGE to our customers, good communication skills and a positive and professional approach to customer service is essential.  You must be capable of lifting up to 25kg, and be willing to undertake security vetting due to the confidential nature of the material we collect.

Good geographic knowledge of Greater Manchester, experience in waste management, and a forklift licence are desirable.   A clean driving licence is preferred, and all points must be declared. One year’s driving experience required, ideally in a 3.5 tonne van, and you must be over 21 for insurance purposes.    

For an application pack, email recruitment@emergemanchester.co.uk, quoting “Recycling Collector- Driver” in the subject line. Note that we do not accept CVs.

 

 

 

 

 

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