At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team collecting waste and recycling, keeping communities clean and safe.
- Company: Local waste collection team in Pershore with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Full training, stable employment, uniform provided, and opportunities for development.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with varied weather conditions and early starts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Physically fit, reliable, and able to work well in a team.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Refuse Loader to join our clients waste and recycling collection team in Pershore. You will work as part of a crew collecting household waste and recycling from residential properties, helping to keep local communities clean, safe and tidy.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect household refuse and recycling from designated properties and routes.
- Load waste and recycling containers safely onto collection vehicles.
- Work efficiently as part of a small collection crew.
- Follow designated collection routes and instructions from the driver or supervisor.
- Handle waste safely and report any hazardous or unusual items.
- Maintain a high standard of health, safety and cleanliness at all times.
- Return bins and containers to an appropriate position after collection.
- Report damaged bins, missed collections, access problems or other issues.
- Communicate courteously and professionally with members of the public.
- Carry out other reasonable duties associated with the refuse collection service.
Person Specification
Essential
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual, outdoor work.
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
- Reliable, punctual and committed to good attendance.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
- Able to follow instructions and work to agreed schedules.
- Professional and respectful approach when dealing with residents.
- Willingness to handle refuse and recycling as part of the role.
Desirable
- Previous experience in refuse collection, waste management, environmental services or another physically demanding role.
- Knowledge of local roads and residential areas around Pershore and Worcestershire.
- Previous experience working around commercial vehicles.
- Basic understanding of waste and recycling procedures.
Working Conditions
This is a physically demanding outdoor role. The successful candidate will be required to walk and stand for extended periods and repeatedly lift, move and load waste and recycling containers. The role involves working in varying weather conditions and may involve early morning starts. Full training will be provided, including appropriate health and safety and manual-handling procedures.
What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Stable employment with a local waste collection team.
- Opportunities to develop within waste and environmental services.
- A supportive team-working environment.
- Uniform and appropriate personal protective equipment provided.
How to Apply
If you are dependable, physically capable and take pride in providing an important community service, we would like to hear from you.
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