Loader

South Hams District Council; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

South Hams District Council is inviting applications for a Loader to join our Refuse and Recycling Collection Service at Torr Quarry Depot in Kingsbridge. This field-based, outdoor role involves physical activity and daily kerbside collections by a proactive team with a focus on safety and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste collection or environmental services is beneficial.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and physically fit.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Collect household waste and recycling across the local area.
• Walk up to 10 miles per day outdoors.
• Work as part of a supportive team delivering essential services.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Health & Safety awareness

Reliability

Flexibility

Outdoor work

Job description

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team that helps keep our communities clean and sustainable?

We're looking for Loaders to join our Refuse and Recycling Collection Service based at Torr Quarry Depot. Previous waste or recycling experience is welcome, but it isn't essential. If you have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and enjoy working as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a physically active role where you'll be collecting household waste and recycling across the local area. You'll spend your days outdoors, walking up to 10 miles each day while helping to deliver an essential service that residents rely on. If you enjoy keeping fit and don't like being tied to a desk, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Working whatever the weather, you'll be part of a hardworking and supportive team collecting kerbside wheeled bins and recycling boxes, helping to keep our communities clean and environmentally responsible.

We're looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable, physically fit, and able to work outdoors throughout the year. Waste and recycling experience is beneficial, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are just as important.

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to make a real difference in your local community while enjoying an active and varied working day.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andy Patton, Operations Manager, on 01803 861158 or email [e-mail].

Essential SkillsAbility to work effectively as part of a teamGood communication skills and ability to liaise professionally with the publicCustomer service skills, including handling queries and complaintsAbility to understand and follow verbal instructionsAwareness of health and safety procedures and safe working practicesManual handling and physical fitness for lifting, walking, bending, and standing for extended periodsAbility to work in a demanding and physically challenging environmentAbility to remain calm under pressureReliability and flexibility, including willingness to work outside normal hours when requiredDesirable SkillsExperience working within a waste collection or environmental services environmentExperience working with members of the publicFirst Aid skillsKnowledge of waste operations and collection processesKey CompetenciesTeamworkCommunicationCustomer FocusHealth & Safety AwarenessProblem SolvingResilienceAdaptabilityResponsibility and AccountabilityTime ManagementProfessionalism

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Loader

Company: South Hams District Council Salary: from £25,614 a year, pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: Kingsbridge Working pattern: Field-based Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team that helps keep our communities clean and sustainable?

We're looking for Loaders to join our Refuse and Recycling Collection Service based at Torr Quarry Depot. Previous waste or recycling experience is welcome, but it isn't essential. If you have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and enjoy working as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a physically active role where you'll be collecting household waste and recycling across the local area. You'll spend your days outdoors, walking up to 10 miles each day while helping to deliver an essential service that residents rely on. If you enjoy keeping fit and don't like being tied to a desk, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Working whatever the weather, you'll be part of a hardworking and supportive team collecting kerbside wheeled bins and recycling boxes, helping to keep our communities clean and environmentally responsible.

We're looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable, physically fit, and able to work outdoors throughout the year. Waste and recycling experience is beneficial, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are just as important.

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to make a real difference in your local community while enjoying an active and varied working day.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andy Patton, Operations Manager, on 01803 861158 or email [e-mail].

Essential requirements

Essential SkillsAbility to work effectively as part of a teamGood communication skills and ability to liaise professionally with the publicCustomer service skills, including handling queries and complaintsAbility to understand and follow verbal instructionsAwareness of health and safety procedures and safe working practicesManual handling and physical fitness for lifting, walking, bending, and standing for extended periodsAbility to work in a demanding and physically challenging environmentAbility to remain calm under pressureReliability and flexibility, including willingness to work outside normal hours when requiredDesirable SkillsExperience working within a waste collection or environmental services environmentExperience working with members of the publicFirst Aid skillsKnowledge of waste operations and collection processesKey CompetenciesTeamworkCommunicationCustomer FocusHealth & Safety AwarenessProblem SolvingResilienceAdaptabilityResponsibility and AccountabilityTime ManagementProfessionalism

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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