Casual Refuse Loader

Great Yarmouth; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

NEST Pension Scheme

Job summary

GYS Ltd is recruiting for a Casual Refuse Loader in Great Yarmouth. You will join the Refuse Department, assisting with waste collection across the borough and supporting the driver to ensure safe, efficient, and courteous collections.

The role requires physical work and teamwork in a busy environment. The successful candidate will work four days a week (Tue-Fri plus some Saturdays/Bank Holidays) between 6am-5pm, with a friendly team and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Capable of performing physical tasks.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Follow health and safety instructions.
• Complete company paperwork (e.g., time sheets).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection and disposal of waste across the borough.
• Work as part of a refuse collection crew and support the driver.
• Ensure collections are carried out safely, efficiently, and courteously.
• Carry out tasks with minimal supervision and in a team setting.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Under pressure

Communication skills

Health and safety compliance

Record keeping

Job description

Additional Information: Hours vary dependant on the needs of the service and shifts will be over 4 days of the week, predominately Tue-Fri, including some Saturdays and Bank Holidays, between 6am-5pm.

GYS Ltd. are currently looking to recruit for the position of a Casual Refuse Loader within our Refuse Department. The role reports directly to the Refuse Supervisor who leads and manages the GYS Refuse Department team across Great Yarmouth.

As a Casual Refuse Loader, you will assist with the collection and disposal of waste from a variety of locations across the borough. You'll work as part of a refuse collection crew, supporting the driver and ensuring that collections are carried out safely, efficiently and courteously.

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team with a minimum of supervision and be able to carry out physical tasks associated with the role.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact the GYS Ltd reception on [phone] (24 hour answer phone).

Closing Date: Monday 31 st August 2026

Interviews Date: Friday 4 th September 2026

We offer a friendly working environment with attractive terms and conditions including generous holiday entitlement and NEST Pension Scheme.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

GYS ltd operates an equal opportunities policy, and we welcome applications from all parts of the community

About You

The successful candidate will be required:

• To work as part of a team with a minimum of supervision
• To be able to carry out physical tasks associated with the role.
• To work under pressure
• To have good communication and customer service skills
• To follow health and safety instructions
• Complete company paperwork and records as required e.g time sheets

About Us

Great Yarmouth Services is a Local Authority Trading company, wholly owned by Great Yarmouth Borough Council. It was established in April 2023 to deliver the Council's waste and street scenes services.Responsible for waste collections, maintenance and upkeep of Council-owned outdoor grounds and leisure facilities. While also ensuring and maintaining the cleanliness of public areas.

Our mission is to provide an effective and efficient service to residents, communities, businesses, visitors and stakeholders of the borough of Great Yarmouth.

Our employees are our one of our most important assets, and the quality and commitment of our employees is crucial to our success. We take pride in our services and understand the huge difference our employees make to the community living, working and visiting Great Yarmouth.

We offer a range of exciting benefits and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment.

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