Loader in Northallerton

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

We are looking for Refuse Loaders to join our team at the Northallerton Depot.

This role covers a large rural area with a number of picturesque towns and villages.

No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided.

About the Role

Working as part of a small crew within a dedicated area of the county, you will be responsible for collecting residual waste, garden waste, food waste, and recyclable materials from domestic properties.

The role involves moving bags, wheelie bins, recycling boxes, and operating lifting mechanisms to empty waste into the vehicle.

Health and safety is a key priority.

You will play an important part in ensuring the safety of your team, the public, and the driver—supporting them with safe navigation through the streets of North Yorkshire.

This is a frontline role within North Yorkshire Council, making you one of the visible representatives of the service and the council.

Early starts are required, and occasional weekend working may be necessary.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collection and emptying of waste receptacles, removing spillages, checking service lists, and reporting any issues outside acceptable presentation.
• Supporting the driver with risk assessments.
• Assisting the driver with safe manoeuvres to protect pedestrians and other road users.
• Ensuring the health and safety of yourself and colleagues by following all safe working practices.
• You will also receive training in cleansing duties to support operational needs.
• Working Pattern-4 days per week, between 06:00 and 18:00.An additional £30 payment is made for each weekend day worked.
• You may occasionally be required to cover the Richmond area.

Venue for Interview: Northallerton Depot

NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council's purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

North Yorkshire Council is committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. Ithas a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public, do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.