Loader Operative

FCC Environment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Loader Operative in Chorley. You will assist in waste collection, ensuring a courteous service while adhering to safety protocols. The role requires physical fitness and good communication skills, with a competitive salary and various benefits including 28 days annual leave. Join us to contribute to sustainable waste management efforts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

On-the-job training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a waste, recycling, or outdoor manual role is desirable.
• Comfortable with manual work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver in collecting refuse containers safely.
• Safely load materials into containers or collection vehicles.
• Follow health and safety procedures including wearing PPE.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Physically fit and active

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…
Loader Operative – Chorley
Hourly Rate – £12.60 per hour
Hours – 40 hours per week, 06:45am to 15:15pm with a 30 min unpaid lunch break
Location – Chorley, PR26 7QR

As a Loader Operative at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in delivering a professional, courteous, and helpful waste collection service to our customers and the public. You will be expected to assist the driver in collecting refuse containers safely and efficiently and contribute to the smooth operation of daily waste collection services.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you
• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave (incl. public holidays). Bank holidays are expected to be worked, with double pay and time off in lieu.
• Pension scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (Where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?
• Working as part of a team to deliver waste and recycling collection services
• Assisting the driver with routes and reversing
• Liaising with customers where appropriate
• Safely loading materials into containers or collection vehicles
• Reporting any non-conforming waste for logging via in-cab devices
• Following all health and safety procedures, including wearing PPE
• Participating in relevant training and development
• Adhering to company policies and service expectations

What are we looking for?
• Previous experience in a waste, recycling, or outdoor manual role is desirable
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically fit and active; comfortable with manual work in all weather conditions
• Health & Safety awareness and manual handling experience is desirable, however training will be provided
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow instructions
• Knowledge of working with RCVs is advantageous but not essential
• Must be safety-conscious with a flexible, team-oriented approach

About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,200 people.
The profile of the UK’s recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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