Loaders

Dorset Council; Sandford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Generous holiday entitlement (27–32)

Bank holiday pay 2x

LGPS pension scheme

Wellbeing service

Free health checks

Job summary

Dorset Council is hiring Loaders to join our waste and recycling teams. No previous experience is required; you will be part of a team responsible for collecting waste and recycling from roadsides to keep Dorset clean and sustainable.

You will have access to training and development opportunities to progress, with a 37-hour week on a rota that includes early shifts, weekends and bank holidays. We offer additional overtime and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Commitment to safety and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that collects waste and recycling from roadsides to support environmental goals.
• Be open to training and development opportunities to progress.
• Work 37 hours per week on a rota including early mornings, some weekends and bank holidays; overtime available.

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Reliability

Job description

We have vacancies for Loaders. No previous experience is required. The teams that collect our waste and recycling from the side of the road, to send it on its way to be sorted and recycled into new products or turned into electricity, are the first line of defence in the battle to protect our local and global environment. If our teams stopped collecting for just 1 week, four thousand tonnes of waste would be left on the streets of our beautiful Dorset.

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video: At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.

It can be hard work; it can be messy but if you're looking for work life balance, you like being outdoors and would like a job that is sure to keep you fit, then why not consider working with us.

You will work 37 hours per week on a rota basis, to cover early mornings and some weekends and bank holiday working. Opportunity to work overtime is available.

A range of benefits including:

• Training and development opportunities, particularly if you'd like to progress to be trained as an HGV driver
• Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday each year plus some bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Double time of basic pay for any bank holiday working
• Local Government Pension scheme including immediate life cover.
• Employee Wellbeing service
• Free health checks