Refuse Collector

The Best Connection Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is hiring a Refuse Collector in Carlisle, Cumbria. This role involves working with a waste management crew outdoors, lifting and loading containers, and helping keep the community tidy. Starting immediately, the shift runs Monday to Friday with a 37.5 hour week.

Initial pay is £12.71 per hour for the first 12 weeks, rising to double time thereafter. Inductions are next week and applications close on 11th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift heavy loads.
• Reliable and punctual.
• A great team player with good communication skills.
• Happy to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a friendly waste management crew
• Lifting and loading waste containers throughout the day
• Enjoying the fresh air while helping keep the community tidy

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Join Our Team as a Refuse Collector and Make a Real Difference in Carlisle!

Are you looking for a job that keeps you active, gets you outdoors, and lets you be part of a hardworking team that helps keep our city clean? We have an immediate opening for a Refuse Collector in the beautiful city of Carlisle, and we want YOU to join us!

Position: Refuse Collector

Location: Carlisle, Cumbria

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour (first 12 weeks) rising to

double time

Start Date: Immediate with inductions next week which you must be available for, (Applications close Wednesday 11th November 2026)

Hours: Monday to Friday, minimum 37.5 hours per week

What you’ll be doing:

• Working as part of a friendly waste management crew
• Lifting and loading waste containers throughout the day
• Enjoying the fresh air while helping keep the community tidy

What we’re looking for:

• Physically fit and able to lift heavy loads
• Reliable and punctual
• A great team player with good communication skills
• Happy to work outdoors in all weather

Why you’ll love working with us:

At The Best Connection, we believe in rewarding our temporary workforce. That’s why you’ll get

FREE access to Perks at Work - an exclusive discount platform with unbeatable savings on travel, electronics, home appliances, cinema tickets, and more. Whether you’re planning a holiday, upgrading your tech, or treating yourself, you’ll save big. You can even suggest new retailers and access a community learning academy - just one of the many ways we support you.

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