Loader

Serco; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 20 days + bank holidays

Pension up to 6%

Training and development

Health and wellbeing programme

Discounts across retailers

Employee networks

Charity volunteering day

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Refuse and Recycling Loader in Basingstoke to join a dedicated team delivering a full waste and recycling service to local residents and businesses. The role supports community cleanliness and customer service delivery within standard hours, with occasional Saturday and bank holiday work during Christmas catch ups.

You’ll be part of a professional team, contributing to high standards and a safe, sustainable environment for the community.

Qualifications

• Physically fit due to nature of work.
• Dedicated, friendly and professional team player; punctuality is important.
• Willing to go the extra mile on rounds to help team hit targets.

Responsibilities

• Complete a pre-planned route with the driver and loaders, collecting waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
• Be the public face of Serco in the community.
• Contribute to keeping the area beautiful, safe and a clean place to live and work.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Punctual

Job description

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PL

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 6.15am - 2.45pm, with occasional work on Saturdays and Bank Holidays for Christmas catch ups

Salary: £26,509.50 per annum + excellent benefits

Keep your streets clean and your community proud.

Join our Hart Basingstoke and Deane team as a Refuse and Recycling Loader and play a vital role in keeping your community clean, safe, and sustainable.

Working alongside a professional and friendly team, you’ll deliver a full waste and recycling service to local residents and businesses. Your efforts will help maintain high standards across the community while providing excellent customer service every step of the way.

You’ll Be Entrusted To

• Complete a pre-planned route with the driver and loaders in your team, collecting waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
• Be the public face of Serco in the community.
• Contribute to keeping the area beautiful, safe and a clean place to live and work - a responsibility we take great pride in!

You’ll be a great fit for this role if...

• You’re physically fit and healthy (this is a must, due to the nature of the work!)
• You’re a dedicated, friendly and professional team player – punctuality is very important too
• You a willing to go the extra mile on your rounds to help your team hit its targets

What’s in it for you?

• Holidays: 20 days, plus bank holidays (or time off in lieu)
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

Impact a better future — change starts on your doorstep.

A Little Bit About Us

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Commitment

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).