- Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
- Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
- Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
- Operate equipment that
Bin worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Bin workers remove waste and recyclables from homes and businesses for disposal or recycling.
Bin workers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Bin worker you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 18,542 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Bin worker
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20,319 GBP
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17,364 GBP
Average salary for part-time Bin worker
Average salary for full-time Bin worker
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7,739 GBP
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7,641 GBP
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8,240 GBP
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18,542 GBP
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17,364 GBP
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20,319 GBP
Salary over time for Bin worker
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14,663 GBP
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15,070 GBP
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15,220 GBP
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16,365 GBP
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16,984 GBP
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17,815 GBP
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18,542 GBP
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19,150 GBP
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Future outlook for Bin workers
Balanced outlook
582 000+ jobs available 
Very good outlook
4% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Fair outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Bin worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Things to highlight for your Bin worker interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
