Waste Collection Operative (Loader), Slough Borough Council

• Directorate: Regeneration, Housing and Environment  
• Pay Level: 4, £27,920 – £29,694 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Chalvey Waste Depot
• DBS requirement: Basic

The closing date for applications is midnight on 5th June 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 15th June 2026

What you’ll be doing:

Slough Borough Council has a statutory responsibility to collect and dispose of household and trade waste from across the borough.

You will be responsible for collecting / delivering waste and recycled products ensuring compliance to the applicable legislation and demonstrating consideration and good customer service to the residents of Slough.

Working in a crew of three you will work as a team to collect household, trade waste and recycling from across the borough, depositing the waste at our disposal sites based in Colnbrook.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and dynamic council team that really makes a difference to the quality of life of Slough’s residents, ensuring a clean and safe environment.

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Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve. 

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work.

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