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Britain's Oldest Binman, 82, Loves His Job After 50 Years
11 Nov
Summary
- An 82-year-old has worked for 50 years, collecting garden waste.
- He has walked nearly 60,000 miles and emptied six million bins.
- He wakes at 3:30 AM for his 5:45 AM shift, finding joy in his work.
John Wesbroom, an 82-year-old grandad, continues to work as a binman in Oxfordshire, making him potentially Britain's oldest. His career spans 50 years, during which he has accumulated nearly 60,000 miles of walking and emptied an estimated six million bins.
Wesbroom rises at 3:30 AM for his 5:45 AM shift, primarily collecting garden waste. He attributes his fitness to his active lifestyle, avoiding smoking and drinking, and maintaining an early bedtime. He expresses genuine enjoyment for his work, citing the banter with colleagues and interactions with the public as major benefits.
He finds his full-time wage liberating, allowing him to treat his six grandchildren. His family fully supports his continued employment, seeing it as a source of happiness and financial freedom. Wesbroom's dedication highlights Biffa's commitment to a multi-generational workforce and supporting initiatives like the government's Youth Guarantee scheme.
