Waste Operative

1 week ago

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL Full time

Job Reference

OPPS8

Function

Stevenage Direct Services

Salary

£26,824 to £29,540 pa – pro rata for hours worked

Status

Full Time

Job Type

Permanent

Hours Of Work

37

Waste Operative

More details

JOB TITLE Waste Operatives – Refuse and Recycling

POST NUMBERS

WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37

SALARY RANGE £26,824 to £29,540 pa – pro rata for hours worked

TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent

LOCATION Stevenage

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Stevenage Direct Services team, undertaking refuse and recycling operations within the town of Stevenage.

Experience in the industry is desirable with an ability to build strong team relations, using initiative to problem solve and a keen eye for detail to ensure a high standard or work is completed.

Tasks undertaken include:

  • Collection of residential refuse and recycling waste
  • Collection of commercial refuse and recycling waste
  • Collection of bulky waste items from residential and commercial properties

OUR BENEFITS

  • Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
  • Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
  • 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
  • Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
  • Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
  • Discounted Health and Fitness membership
  • Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.

HOW TO APPLY

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Pat Buckley –

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30th November 2025

2 x Positions to Start immediately

6 x Positions to Start January 26

Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board

Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.

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