Part-Time Waste Collector​/Estate Warden

PART-TIME WASTE COLLECTOR / ESTATE WARDEN BEDFORD & LUTON BASED

Stridden Limited are recruiting for 2 reliable and professional Part-Time Waste Collectors / Estate Wardens covering residential properties across Bedford and Luton.

Location:

Bedford based - covering Bedford & Luton

Rate: £17.00 per hour initially, increasing to £18.50 per hour after 4 weeks

Hours:

Starting daily at 5:30pm

Additional

Hours:

Available depending on workload / how busy the service is

Job Type: Part-Time / Self-Employed Contractor

Positions Available: 2

Long-Term Opportunity:
Yes

There are two part-time positions available:

• Position 1:
  Monday
  - Thursday
• Position 2:
  Friday
  - Sunday

Additional hours and overtime may also be available depending on workload, including larger fly-tip clearances and bulk waste removals.

We are looking for reliable, trustworthy and professional individuals to deliver a residential waste management and estate service across Bedford and Luton.

Starting at 5:30pm each working day, you will independently drive a company-provided 3.5 tonne waste tipper vehicle along a set route covering seven residential flat blocks.

This is predominantly a solo working position, so you must be comfortable managing your own workload, following a set route and completing the required work without direct supervision.

You will be representing the client while working on residential client sites, so professionalism, reliability and attention to detail are extremely important.

• Driving and taking responsibility for a company 3.5t waste tipper vehicle
• Completing a set route covering seven residential flat blocks across Bedford and Luton
• Patrolling communal areas, corridors and external areas
• Identifying and collecting fly-tipped and incorrectly disposed waste
• Safely loading, removing and disposing of waste
• Taking photographs of waste removed from each location
• Completing accurate reports following visits
• Reporting damage, hazards, recurring issues or concerns
• Maintaining clean and professional standards across residential sites
• Taking responsibility for company equipment while on shift
• Working independently and ensuring the full route is completed to the required standard
• Assisting the second contractor with larger clearances or bulk waste removals when required

• Full UK driving licence
• Maximum of 6 points on driving licence
• Ability to drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle
• Ability to meet the required background / criminal record checks for the contract
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to safely move waste items when required
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Reliable and punctual approach to work
• Ability to work confidently and responsibly without direct supervision
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional attitude when working within residential communities
• Willingness to wear a company-issued body camera while carrying out duties
• Ability to take photographs and accurately complete reports following site visits

• Estate Warden / Estate Operative
• Caretaking
• Estate Management
• Facilities Management
• Housing Services
• Security
• Waste Management
• Grounds Maintenance
• Property Maintenance

Previous experience is not essential.

For this position, reliability, trustworthiness and the ability to work responsibly without supervision are more important than having worked in an identical role previously.

• £17.00 per hour initially
• Pay increase to £18.50 per hour after 4 weeks
• Regular contracted part-time work
• Additional hours available depending on workload
• Overtime opportunities for larger clearances and bulk waste removal
• Company vehicle provided for the route
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• Long-term opportunity with a growing business

Trust and reliability are extremely important in this role.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing a job properly, can be trusted to complete the full route without supervision and understands the importance of representing a professional company when working within residential communities.

You must be comfortable with lone working, managing your own time and providing accurate photographic and written reports to confirm the work completed.

Stridden Limited is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or any other protected characteristic.

References may be requested prior to appointment