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As a social enterprise, EMERGE is committed to making a positive contribution to the local community. As such, we are proud to provide employment for people in the region.
We have a range of roles available within our recycling operations; from drivers to depot operatives. When job 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 opportunities for one off or regular volunteering, for example within EMERGE 3Rs food redistribution operation FareShare Greater Manchester or in Touch Wood; Call Anna or Liz on 0161 223 8200 Option 6
Driver Collector
£13.45/hour or £26,227 p.a.
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Permanent contract
Closing date: noon on Friday 28th August 2026
We will invite suitable candidates in for a paid taster day at EMERGE.
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We are seeking a Waste Recycling Driver Collector to join 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 up to BS7858 standards due to the confidential nature of the material we collect.
A clean driving licence is preferred, and all points must be declared. For insurance purposes, you must have at least two years’ driving experience, ideally in a 3.5 tonne van, and be over 23 years of age. Good geographic knowledge of Greater Manchester, experience in waste management, and a forklift licence are desirable.