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

Working Patterns

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.

Job Description

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.

Key Duties

Your responsibilities will include:

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

Requirements

Applicants must have:

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

Previous Experience

Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

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.

What We Offer

£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

The Ideal Candidate

Trust and reliability are extremely important in this role.

You will be working independently and will be responsible for a company vehicle and equipment while attending client properties across Bedford and Luton.

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

To Apply

If you're interested in this Part-Time Waste Collector / Estate Warden position and can reliably cover either the Monday–Thursday or Friday–Sunday working pattern, please apply with an up-to-date CV and a brief overview of your relevant experience.

Alternatively, contact:

JK – (phone number removed) Stridden Limited Office – (phone number removed)

References may be requested prior to appointment