Refuse Collection Operative

Vanta Staffing; Slough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanta Staffing in Slough is recruiting experienced Refuse & Recycling Loaders for ongoing temporary work. This is a very physical outdoor role, with early starts around 6:00am, and duties including collecting refuse and recycling and loading bins onto collection vehicles.

You will walk long routes, work alongside drivers and crew, and operate outdoors in all weather. Candidates must have relevant experience, be reliable and punctual, and be able to travel to Slough for shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous refuse/recycling or similar relevant experience.
• Physically fit for demanding manual work.
• Comfortable walking long distances during shifts.
• Happy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable with repeated lifting and manual handling.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to start at 6:00am.

Responsibilities

• Collecting refuse and recycling.
• Loading bins and waste safely onto collection vehicles.
• Walking collection routes throughout the Slough area.
• Working closely with drivers and other crew members.
• Repeated manual handling throughout the shift.
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Refuse/recycling experience

Physically fit

Reliability

Outdoor work

Walking long distances

Job description

Refuse & Recycling Loaders

Location: Slough
Pay: £14.47 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, approximately 6:00am-2:00pm
Contract: Temporary ongoing

Vanta Staffing is recruiting experienced Refuse & Recycling Loaders for ongoing work in the Slough area.

This is a very physical outdoor role working as part of a busy refuse and recycling collection crew. You will be active throughout your shift and could be walking approximately 20,000 steps per day.

The Role

• Collecting refuse and recycling


• Loading bins and waste safely onto collection vehicles


• Walking collection routes throughout the Slough area


• Working closely with drivers and other crew members


• Repeated manual handling throughout the shift


• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Essential Requirements

You must:

• Have previous refuse/recycling or similar relevant experience


• Be physically fit and capable of demanding manual work


• Be comfortable walking long distances throughout your shift


• Be happy working outdoors in all reasonable weather conditions


• Be comfortable with repeated lifting and manual handling


• Be reliable and punctual


• Be able to reliably attend a 6:00am start

Due to the early start time, please ensure you have suitable transport and can reliably travel to Slough for 6:0< before applying.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

Your current location must be clearly visible on your CV. CVs received without a location will be automatically rejected, as this vacancy is location-sensitive and we need to ensure applicants live within a reasonable travelling distance and can reliably attend the required shifts.

Vanta Staffing Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. This is a temporary assignment.