Loader

We do things well and keep developing. Loader Waste and Cleansing Team £24,413 To £25,185 per annum, 37 hours per week, Permanent.

Join the recycling and refuse team as a loader and be part of the vital crew keeping the area clean, safe and reducing the environmental impact of waste. The role involves moving, lifting and handling recycling/refuse containers, ensuring the right recycling materials are collected from recycling boxes and food waste containers.

You will have an understanding of operational health and safety, and have previous experience of working in a manual role.

We’re better together. You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

What we can offer:

• Early starts but early finishes.
• Opportunities for generously paid overtime.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with built in life cover for members.
• Good annual leave and wellbeing packages.
• Generously discounted gym membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
• Opportunities for career and self-development.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have the level of fitness necessary to carry out the physical duties of the post such as walking long distances and heavy lifting on a daily basis.
• Be available for occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working.
• Enjoy helping people, remaining patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.
• Put safety first.
• Be motivated and team focussed.

Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025 @ midnight

Interview Date: W/C 27th October 2025

For an informal discussion please contact: Mark Pepper (Operations Manager) on 01626 215882 or Royston Couch (Refuse Supervisor) 01626 215875

No agencies please.