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Waste Loader

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/10/2026 23:59
Salary:
£26,427 - £26,847
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Vacancy ID:
302139
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
5 Oct
Further Information
  • Are you a team player who enjoys working with others?
  • Are you punctual, hardworking and happy to work outdoors come rain or shine?
  • Are you looking for a community based role that will help keep our borough clean and safe for our residents and visitors?

Look no further! We’re excited to be expanding our team of Waste Loaders following the recent changes to our waste services, which launched in April 2026.
  
It's an exciting time to join our Waste Service as we have begun to implement changes to how we operate. These changes will help us better meet the needs of our residents, improve our environmental impact, and deliver long-term savings.
 
As a Waste Loader, you'll join a team that directly contributes to creating a cleaner, greener, and safer environment for our communities. The role is hands-on, community-focused, and offers a real sense of purpose and pride in serving the borough.
 
What you’ll be doing
  • Carrying out waste collection duties including domestic, trade, recycling, green waste, and bulky items.
  • Supporting street cleansing and fly-tipping clearance.
  • Carrying out manual handling tasks and walking between collection points as part of a very physically active outdoor role.
  • Assisting with manual gritting and general labouring tasks as needed.
  • Delivering bins, boxes, and bags as needed.

The working pattern for the role is:
  • 37 hours per week
  • Tuesday to Friday - 4 day working week
  • 07.00am until 16.45pm 

What you need
  • A positive, reliable and punctual approach
  • Comfortable with manual handling and walking long distances
  • Happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Excellent team working skills
  • Ability to represent the Council positively and interact with residents in a friendly and professional way

In return, we can offer you: 
  • A competitive salary of up to £26,847
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
  • Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services. 

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Paul Steele - Waste and Street Cleansing Manager
Office: 01642 527114 or Mobile: 07384 798028.

Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
 
Important Applicant Guidance
 
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
 
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.

Internal Applicants Only: This vacancy is restricted to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council employees. To apply, you must be registered as an internal user on your North East Jobs account. Guidance is available in the Supporting Documents section. Your request to be set up as an internal user will be sent to the Talent Acquisition Team for verification and must be approved before you can submit your application.
 
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
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