Refuse Collector/Loader in Ilkeston

REFUSE COLLECTOR/LOADER

Directorate: Environmental and Community Services

Department: Waste and Recycling Services

Grade C: £25,583 to £26,403 per year (pay award pending)

Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week (working Monday to Friday inclusive)

Location: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RA

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a friendly crew collecting residual, recycling and garden waste in wheeled bins and waste for recycling in the council’s green recycling bags.
• Load bins onto the vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Deliver or collect wheeled bins.
• Collect clinical waste, bulky items and white goods.
• Help keep our streets and neighbourhoods clean.
• Enjoy a hands‑on role where no two days are quite the same.

About You

Ideally, you will have experience of working within a refuse and recycling collection service and you must be able to operate effectively as part of a team. You will be expected to follow instructions, provide a high‑quality service and display a courteous and professional attitude towards members of the public at all times.

This is a physically demanding role in which you will be required to walk long distances in all weather conditions. You should therefore possess a reasonable level of fitness.

If you enjoy working outdoors in all weathers, and you are reliable, punctual and take pride in your work we would like to hear from you.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 17th May 2026 at midnight.