Job Title Waste Operatives – Refuse and Recycling
Post Number 000666,014738,000659,012661,014737,000654
Weekly Working Hours 37
Salary Range £27,709 to £30,515 pa – pro rata for hours worked
Contact Type 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.
• Leave: A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• Holidays: 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• Training: An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Travel: Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycling: 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)
• Wellbeing: Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
How to apply
All applications must be made on online
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Name: Patrick Buckley
Job Title: Refuse and Recycling Manager
Email: Patrick.buckley@stevenage.gov.uk
Or
Name: Colin Littlechild
Job Title: Environmental Operations Manager
Email: colin.littlechild@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 23 November 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing: 30 November 2026
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 | Hertfordshire County Council
We are changing.
Stevenage Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Stevenage Borough Council on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Local Government Reorganisation | Shaping Hertfordshire's Future
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.
