Loader

Teignbridge District Council; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teignbridge District Council is looking for a Loader to join the recycling and refuse team. The role requires physical fitness and teamwork in maintaining a clean environment. Benefits include local government pension, generous overtime, and opportunities for career development. Apply by June 15, 2025.

Benefits

Early starts but early finishes

Opportunities for generously paid overtime

Local Government Pension Scheme

Good annual leave and wellbeing packages

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for career and self-development

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out physical duties like walking long distances and heavy lifting.
• Availability for occasional weekend and bank holiday work.
• Strong team mentality and a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Join the recycling and refuse team as a loader.
• Carry out physical duties to keep the area clean and safe.
• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve council objectives.

Skills

Fitness

Teamwork

Patience

Level-headedness

Job description

Loader

Permanent

£23,656 to £24,027 per annum (FY 25/26 pay award pending)

37 hours per week

We do things well and keep developing.

Love all things waste and environmental.

We are looking for a new Loader to 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.

You will be able to carry out the physical duties of the post and be adaptable to working weekends and bank holidays if needed.

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, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

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.
  
  

You are a Teignbridge District Council fit if you:

• 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.
• Are available for occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working.
• Enjoy helping people, remaining patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.
• Put safety first.
• Are motivated and team focussed, getting things right first time.
  
  

It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th June 2025 @ midnight

Interview Date: W/C 23rd June 2025

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mark Pepper (Operations Manager) on 01626 215882

Or Royston Couch (Refuse Supervisor) on 01626 215875

No agencies please.