Food Waste Loader – Outdoor, Flexible 4‑Day Week

Redditch Borough Council; Redditch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Flexible working where appropriate

Full training and development

Job summary

Redditch Borough Council is recruiting for a Food Waste Collection Loader to join the Bromsgrove/Redditch waste services team. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, worked over any 4 days from 5 (Mon-Fri, 06:30-17:00, 16:30 finish on Fridays).

You will collect food waste from residential properties, ensure safe handling, and may assist with other waste collections as required. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to work across both council areas.
• Experience in waste collection or an outdoor operational environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Commitment to delivering good customer service and safety.

Responsibilities

• Collect food waste from residential properties and ensure safe handling.
• Work as part of a collection crew across multiple rounds and depot locations.
• Support wider Waste Services team with refuse, recycling and garden waste as required.

Skills

UK driving licence

Physically capable

Health and safety awareness

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Redditch Borough Council is recruiting for a Food Waste Collection Loader to join the Bromsgrove/Redditch waste services team. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, worked over any 4 days from 5 (Mon-Fri, 06:30-17:00, 16:30 finish on Fridays).

You will collect food waste from residential properties, ensure safe handling, and may assist with other waste collections as required. A full UK driving licence is essential.