Residents looking for work can explore roles at Cheshire East Council’s waste and recycling open day this Saturday. The event runs from 9am to 2pm on 11 July 2026 at the Environmental Hub on Cledford Lane in Middlewich, with free entry and on-the-spot interviews available.
Recruiters are seeking to fill positions including HGV drivers, waste loaders, mechanic fitters, street cleansing operatives, customer service advisors, business support officers, waste team leaders, and waste transfer station plant operators. Councillor David Jefferay, cabinet member for environment, sustainability and waste management, said the team would welcome anyone interested. “Working in waste and recycling offers rewarding opportunities to build a long-term career. Our team would really love to see you there on the 11 July,” he added.
The drive comes as the council prepares to introduce weekly food waste collections in autumn 2026, following the government’s Simpler Recycling legislation that took effect on 31 March. Black bin collections will move to every three weeks, and residents’ collection days may change. New 23-litre outdoor food waste caddies began reaching households on 6 July, with deliveries set to finish by mid-September. The recruitment also supports a wider waste strategy approved by Cabinet on 2 July, which sets a path to 2035 and builds on progress that includes the near-elimination of landfill use.
The Environmental Hub on Cledford Lane, developed from the former Ideal Standard site, consolidated operations from three depots after council approval in 2015. It now houses the council-owned Ansa Environmental Services Ltd, which manages waste services across the borough. Recent planning permission for an 84-space car park expansion at the site will accommodate new employees joining for the expanded food waste service.
Attendees can speak with current staff about career progression and see collection vehicles in action. One former loader, Anthony, progressed to become an HGV driver after joining the service, the council noted, highlighting a route into skilled roles within the team.
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