Careers

Yorwaste provides long-term careers, training and development for local people.

People are the key to our success. We are always looking for new team members to push our business forward.

Current Vacancies

  • Plant Operative

    • Pay: £14.89 per hour, plus additional for Sundays and Bank Holidays
    • Contract: Permanent, full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
    • Location: Thirsk Waste Transfer Station
    • Deadline: 230h November 2025

  • Plant Operative

    • Pay: £14.89 per hour, plus additional for Sundays and Bank Holidays
    • Contract: Permanent, full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
    • Location: Harewood Waste Transfer Station
    • Deadline: 14th November 2025

Working for us is more than just a job...

It could be an operational role working at one of our waste transfer stations, planning rounds for our commercial fleet or getting involved with the administration side of things at our offices. Here at Yorwaste we have a wide range of interesting and exciting positions dotted across North Yorkshire and the City of York to suit you.

As an equal opportunity’s employer alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of the local area and its people. Whether its offering reuse/recycling advise to local schools/online or providing professional development for our workers, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

What's in it for me?

  • Outstanding personal development and training opportunities.

  • Additional Holiday(s).

  • Overtime payments dependent upon role and hours worked.

  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • An excellent pension scheme.

You will find a list of our current vacancies above, please visit the page regularly to keep up to date with our latest career opportunities.

Want to find out more about the interesting and varied roles at Yorwaste?  Check out our people page.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team.