Recycling Refuse Operative
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Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General information
Reference
004997Closing Date
13/02/2026Service Area
Directorate
Environment
Service Area
Refuse Recycling & Street Scene Operations
Category
Industrial - Industrial - All
Job Title
Recycling Refuse Operative
Grade
BBU05 (Minimum 13.45 per hour including living wage supplement)
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 25989
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
We are currently recruiting for Recycling Refuse Operatives to provide the manual loading and unloading of waste receptacles for waste disposal around the borough of Bedford Borough Council.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date:13th February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information please email
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
not applicable
Work Pattern
37 hours
Is this an enhanced DBS role
No
Is this a politically restricted role
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
No
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
