Waste Collection Loader

We are looking for motivated and reliable Waste Collection Loaders to join a busy Refuse and Cleansing operation. This is a physically active, outdoor role where you'll play a key part in delivering refuse, recycling, food waste and green waste collections to local residents.

Working as part of a collection crew, you'll help maintain a clean environment while contributing towards ambitious recycling and sustainability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect refuse, recycling, food waste and green waste from residential properties.
• Safely load waste into collection vehicles using approved working practices.
• Return bins and containers to the correct collection points.
• Assist drivers with vehicle cleanliness, maintenance checks and unloading activities.
• Act as a reversing assistant to ensure vehicle movements are carried out safely.
• Clear any spillages and maintain a clean working environment.
• Complete daily collection records and basic paperwork accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service and advice on waste and recycling matters.
• Support community initiatives, environmental campaigns and local events when required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a customer-facing or public service environment.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Awareness of health and safety practices, particularly manual handling.
• Physically fit and capable of walking long distances and carrying out repetitive lifting duties.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends, bank holidays and overtime when required.
• Commitment to delivering a reliable frontline service.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within waste collection, recycling, cleansing, environmental services, grounds maintenance, logistics or manual outdoor work.
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience driving or maintaining vehicles.

Working Environment

This is a physically demanding outdoor role involving:

• Working in all weather conditions.
• Walking several miles each day.
• Collecting waste from up to 2,000 properties per shift.
• Manual handling, lifting and carrying.
• Early starts, weekend working and occasional overtime.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to the local community.
• Work as part of a supportive and hardworking team.
• Training and development opportunities available.
• Essential frontline role helping to improve the local environment and quality of life for residents.

If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team and making a visible difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.