Waste Disposal Operative
Based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £25,878 - £26,915 per annum

Looking for a hands-on role where you can get stuck in and make a real difference? We’re looking for a practical and reliable Waste Disposal Operative to join our Property Services team.

You’ll be out and about in our homes and estates, helping to keep them safe, clean and looking their best. Day to day, you’ll clear waste and fly-tipping from occupied and empty properties, as well as lending a hand to our trade operatives, including plumbers and carpenters, when they need some extra support.

You’ll work both independently and as part of the team, taking responsibility for your B3Living van and making sure tools, equipment and materials are stored and transported safely. Jobs will come through to your smartphone or tablet, so you’ll keep these updated as you go and make sure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a good standard.

We’re looking for someone who’s happy to roll up their sleeves, use their initiative and take pride in doing a good job. You’ll also be comfortable working around our customers and providing a friendly and respectful service.

We’re looking for someone with…

- A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in
- Good customer service and communication skills
- A good understanding of health and safety, including COSHH and risk assessments
- Basic IT skills and confidence using a smartphone or handheld device for jobs
- A full UK manual driving licence
- The ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Please note, this is a physical role and will involve lifting and moving heavy objects, tools and materials, as well as working at height and in confined spaces.

You will also be required to have a basic criminal record (DBS) check, which we will pay for.

We’re a social business, based in Turnford and across southeast Hertfordshire, helping local people by renting or selling affordable homes. We offer services designed to help our customers live comfortably in their homes, and we work to keep our buildings and estates maintained, offering support when money becomes an issue or when people get older. Our mission is to make a sustainable, positive change to the housing crisis for our customers and communities.

We enjoy a benefits package that offers something for everyone, including…

- 27 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
- Buy and sell holiday scheme.
- Cross-organisational bonus scheme.
- Up to 12% pension contribution.
- Life assurance cover.
- Funded health cash plan or subsidised private medical insurance.
- Discount vouchers.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Range of special leave.
- Car loans, cycle to work and electric car lease scheme.

The closing date for this vacancy is 06 October 2026.

We are a Disability Confident employer, which means that we offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Other organisations may call this role Waste Operative, Environmental Operative, Estate Operative, Estates Operative, Property Operative, Maintenance Operative, Property Maintenance Operative, Labourer, General Operative, or Multi-Skilled Operative.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture, as we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. Our 3-year EDI strategy outlines how we’ll achieve this. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and groups which are identified as a priority within our strategy, including LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, applicants with disabilities and people under 30.

We understand that some candidates, particularly from certain groups, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. While we’re looking for people with the right skills and experience, we also value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills. If you meet most of the criteria and believe you’d thrive in the role, we encourage you to apply.

All our vacancies are open to flexible working arrangements, something we are really proud of. The extent to which flexible working is possible will vary between jobs according to the needs of the business and our customers.

So, if you’re looking for a practical role where you can get out and about, work with a good team and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join us as a Waste Disposal Operative.

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Multi-Skilled Operative
Based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £35,327 - £39,252

Are you an experienced tradesperson who can turn their hand to more than one trade? We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Operative to join our Property Services team.

This is a varied, hands-on role working in our customers’ homes and properties across the local area. One job might be carpentry, the next could be plumbing, repairing a door or window, tiling, plastering or decorating. You’ll diagnose what’s wrong, work out the best way to fix it and get the job done properly.

We’re big on getting repairs sorted first time wherever possible. You’ll have your own van, tools and materials and will manage your van stock, so you’ve got what you need for the jobs ahead. You’ll also get involved in emergency repairs when needed and keep simple records of the work and materials used.

We’re looking for someone who has…

- A Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in carpentry or plumbing
- Good experience across a range of trades, including carpentry, plumbing, locksmithing, UPVC repairs, tiling, plastering and decorating
- The skills to diagnose faults and work out the best way to repair them
- Good knowledge of repairs and common problems in residential properties
- A good understanding of health and safety when working in customers’ homes
- A full UK manual driving licence
- Basic IT skills for updating jobs and recording materials

Just as importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can use their initiative and is happy to get stuck in. You’ll be working in people’s homes, so being friendly, respectful and able to explain what you’re doing is important too.

This is a physical job, so you’ll need to be comfortable lifting and moving tools and materials, climbing ladders and working at height or in confined spaces when needed.

You’ll also need a basic DBS check, which we’ll arrange and pay for.

We’re B3Living, a social business providing affordable homes across southeast Hertfordshire. Put simply, we want our customers to have a good, safe home, and our trade teams play a big part in making that happen.

There are some great benefits too, including…

- 27 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
- Option to buy and sell holiday
- Cross-organisational bonus scheme
- Up to 12% pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Funded health cash plan or subsidised private medical insurance
- Discount vouchers
- Enhanced family leave
- Range of special leave
- Car loans, cycle to work and electric car lease scheme

The closing date for this vacancy is 11 October 2026.

We are a Disability Confident employer, which means that we offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Other organisations may call this role Multi-Trade Operative, Multi-Skilled Tradesperson, Repairs Operative, Maintenance Operative, Property Maintenance Operative or Multi-Trade Technician.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including LGBTQIA+ people, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, applicants with disabilities and people under 30.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick absolutely every box. If you’ve got solid trade experience, can work across different types of repairs and think you’d be a good fit, we’d still like to hear from you.

All our vacancies are open to flexible working arrangements, something we’re really proud of. What’s possible will depend on the role and the needs of our customers and the business.

Sound like your kind of job? Apply today and join us as a Multi-Skilled Operative.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.