Loader - Recycling Services

Change Waste Recycling; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8 weeks annual leave

Birthday and family friendly leave

8% employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Interest-free transport loans

Job summary

Change Waste Recycling in Edinburgh is hiring for a transport driver role. You’ll work with our Collection Drivers, visiting offices, hotels, restaurants and other business sites to collect recycling materials.

Expect a 4 days on, 4 days off pattern, overtime opportunities and fully-funded training with progression pathways. You’ll build strong client relationships and help Edinburgh’s sustainability efforts while staying active outdoors.

Qualifications

• Active and adaptable
• Professional and courteous in approach with colleagues, clients, and the public
• Willing to learn new skills and take part in relevant training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling materials from collection points for offices, hotels, restaurants and other business sites.
• Build strong client relationships whilst learning optimal collection routes and timings.
• This customer-facing position offers variety and contributing to Edinburgh's sustainability efforts.

Job description

Build Your Career with Edinburgh's Award-Winning Waste & Recycling Company

Join a thriving business where you'll gain comprehensive training, enjoy exceptional benefits including up to 8 weeks annual leave, and develop your career with Scotland's fastest-growing recycling team.

As winners of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce 2026 High Growth Business of the Year, we're expanding our transport team and looking for motivated individuals to start their new career with us.

Why This Role Stands Out

We offer a secure employment package designed to reward and support your development:

• Up to 8 weeks annual leave
• Birthday and family friendly leave
• 8% employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan
• Interest-free transport loans

Plus overtime opportunities and progression pathways with fully-funded training.

Normal running pattern will be4 days on, followed by 4 days off-you'll be home every night with more time for what matters.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work alongside our Collection Drivers, serving customers across Edinburgh in company trucks. Your role involves collecting recycling materials from collection points for offices, hotels, restaurants, and other business sites.

You'll build strong client relationships whilst learning optimal collection routes and timings. This customer-facing position offers variety and the satisfaction of contributing to Edinburgh's sustainability efforts.

What We're Looking For

We want team players who enjoy being outdoors and take pride in their work. The ideal candidate is:

• Active and adaptable
• Professional and courteous in approach with colleagues, clients, and the public
• Willing to learn new skills and take part in relevant training and development opportunities

If you're reliable, motivated, and customer-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.