Environmental Services Technician Location: Sunderland (Multiple locations within city boundary) Salary:Grade 3 (SCP 7 - 11) £26,403 - £28,142 - pay award pending Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 23rd of August 2026 Make a difference. Keep Sunderland clean. Build a career. Are you looking for a role where you can make a visible difference to your local community, work as part of a supportive team and develop a long-term career? Sunderland City Council is investing in its Waste and Recycling Services and we''re looking for enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individuals to join our Environmental Services team. Every day, our crews help keep Sunderland clean, safe and sustainable. Whether collecting household waste and recycling, delivering bins, supporting bulky waste collections or helping improve recycling rates across the city, you''ll play an important role in delivering services that matter. Why join the Team? Access to Employee Assistance Programme Career Development and Progression Full induction and training provided Opportunities to gain professional qualifications Training towards vehicle operation and driving qualifications Opportunities to obtain HGV licences and develop specialist skills Clear progression routes through Environmental Services grades Potential promotion opportunities within Waste, Recycling and wider Environmental Services teams Fully Supported Working Environment Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided Ongoing ..... full job details .....