Loader

SUEZ; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ in the United Kingdom is seeking a front-line Waste Collection Operative to support safe and efficient household recycling and waste collection. You will load vehicles, assist your crew on daily routes, and provide a friendly, professional service to residents while following health and safety procedures.

Training will be provided, with emphasis on safe handling of waste and compliance with environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances as part of the role.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and a strong team player.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Experience in the waste or recycling sector is helpful but not essential.
• Training will be provided, including working safely with waste collection vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Loading collection vehicles and handling recycling and waste materials safely.
• Working collaboratively with your crew to complete daily routes.
• Providing a friendly, professional service to the public.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual and environmental standards.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Communication

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Job description

What will I be doing?

You will support the safe and efficient collection of household recycling and waste, ensuring excellent service for local residents. This includes:

• Loading collection vehicles and handling recycling and waste materials safely


• Working collaboratively with your crew to complete daily routes


• Providing a friendly, professional service to the public


• Following health and safety procedures at all times


• Ensuring compliance with contractual and environmental standards

What are the requirements?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experience levels. If you're motivated to make a positive environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.

• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances as part of the role


• Reliable, safety-conscious and a strong team player


• Good communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service


• Experience in the waste or recycling sector is helpful but not essential


• Training will be provided, including working safely with waste collection vehicles

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're committed to ensuring everyone can succeed.

Who we are

At SUEZ, sustainable resource management is at the heart of everything we do. We act with integrity, respect and a strong sense of responsibility to the environment and the communities we serve. Our teams work together to deliver essential services that reduce landfill, conserve resources and support a circular economy. We value our people and invest in their development. You'll find a friendly, inclusive and supportive workplace where you can build skills, grow your career and contribute to a better future for all generations.