Refuse Loader

Pertemps; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Refuse Loader to join the Buckinghamshire Council team in Aylesbury. You will safely load waste and recycling onto collection vehicles and assist drivers while ensuring community standards. Ideal candidates should be reliable, punctual, and have a strong team spirit. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £13.99 per hour with possible transition to permanent employment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and the public.

Responsibilities

• Safely loading waste and recycling onto collection vehicles.
• Assisting the driver with manoeuvring and route navigation.
• Ensuring bins are returned neatly and reporting issues.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Team-working mindset

Health and safety awareness

Clear communication

Job description

Role: Refuse Loader

Contract: Temporary (temp to perm)

Pay Rate: £13.99 per hour

Hours: 6am-4:15pm M-T & 6am-3pm (work dependant so flexibility required)

Start Date: Immediate (12 weeks)

Looking to grow your career in the public sector?

Pertemps Recruitment, in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council, is offering an excellent opportunity to join their neighbourhood services team as a refuse loader. This is a great chance to contribute to a vital public service while developing your skills in local neighbourhood services operations.

You’ll play a key role in supporting waste and recycling collections across the community.

What you’ll be doing

• Safely loading waste and recycling onto collection vehicles
• Assisting the driver with manoeuvring and route navigation when required
• Ensuring bins are returned neatly and reporting any issues or hazards on your route

What we’re looking for

• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong team-working mindset.
• The ability to follow health and safety procedures and communicate clearly with colleagues and the public.

Why work with us and Buckinghamshire Council?

As a flexible employee of Pertemps, one of the UK’s largest independent recruitment agencies, you’ll benefit from professional support and a trusted partnership approach.

Joining Buckinghamshire Council means becoming part of an organisation that values being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy. You can expect:

• A supportive and inclusive culture.
• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to your community.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• A welcoming team environment with regular social and charity events.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application online today – we’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t delay.

For further details, contact Pertemps Aylesbury and ask for the Buckinghamshire Council team.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.