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Adur & Worthing Councils

Job vacancies and career opportunities

Adur & Worthing Councils employ over 700 staff in 300 different roles to serve our community. Council tax officers, gardeners, beach patrol officers, solicitors, surveyors, housing officers, sustainability, IT staff ... and more.

As an employer we are committed to developing a positive workplace culture that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion that reflects the community we serve; and where everyone can reach their full potential and feel valued.

To ensure we attract and retain our people there are some great benefits to working here, including generous leave entitlements, an excellent pension, flexible working arrangements and well-being support.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

08 May, 2026
Full Time Permanent
Driver / Operative - Food Waste
£28,598 - £31,022 yearly
Adur & Worthing Councils Worthing, West Sussex, UK
Driver / Operative - Food Waste We are looking for an energetic and committed Driver / Operative to join our new Food Waste Service team.  The post holder will be responsible for driving a HGV kerbside vehicle and loading within a team of 3 refuse operatives, ensuring a quality kerbside service in the Adur and Worthing areas. Training will be given in basic health and safety and manual handling.     PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need to hold a Category C1 (7.5t licence) with no more than three penalty points and a valid CPC qualification/Card    SALARY: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum (Grade 4) LOCATION:  Worthing, West Sussex JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday   ABOUT US In September 2026 we will be launching our Domestic Food Waste collection service to comply with the government’s Simpler Recycling regulations, which aim to create...