Four-Day Outdoor Waste Collection Loader (Early Shift)

Interaction Recruitment; Chittering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is looking for Refuse Loaders on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This physically demanding role involves lifting bins, walking routes, and working outdoors from 6:00am to 3:45pm, Tue–Fri. You must have reliable transport to reach early starts.

Join a team responsible for loading and emptying bins, completing daily collection routes, and following strict health and safety procedures on all weather days.

Qualifications

• Physically fit for manual work.
• Able to walk 20–30 steps per day.
• Comfortable lifting and moving heavy bins.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Loading and emptying household waste and recycling bins.
• Working as part of a team to complete daily collection routes.
• Walking long distances throughout the working day.
• Lifting and moving heavy bins safely.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Taking care when working around the refuse collection vehicle and other road users.
• Completing collection routes safely and efficiently.
• Working hours: 6:00am – 3:45pm, Tuesday to Friday. You will be paid for the full scheduled working day, although crews will typically finish earlier once their route has been completed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

South Cambridgeshire District Council is looking for Refuse Loaders on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This physically demanding role involves lifting bins, walking routes, and working outdoors from 6:00am to 3:45pm, Tue–Fri. You must have reliable transport to reach early starts.

Join a team responsible for loading and emptying bins, completing daily collection routes, and following strict health and safety procedures on all weather days.