Refuse Loader

The Best Connection Group Limited; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is seeking a Refuse Loader in Burton upon Trent to support frontline waste collection services. You will join a small team, helping drivers and loaders to complete daily rounds efficiently and safely.

This is a physical, outdoor position requiring reliability and a safety-conscious approach. Full training is provided and you will work Monday to Friday, 06:00–13:54.

Qualifications

• This is a physically demanding, outdoor role.
• Team player with strong work ethic and reliability.
• Punctual, respectful and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Collect and load waste and recycling bins onto refuse collection vehicles.
• Ensure waste is collected in line with council guidelines and schedules.
• Report missed collections, damaged bins or contamination.
• Maintain high health and safety standards at all times.
• Provide excellent service to residents and represent the council positively.

Job description

The Best Connection has grown to become a leader in delivering flexible workforce solutions to the UK's industrial, construction, driving, retail and warehouse & distribution sectors. Our aim is to find the best job fit for candidates and our clients. We achieve this every day for thousands of people up and down the UK by painstakingly matching individual requirements to opportunities. If you are happy - so are we!

As a Refuse Loader, you'll be part of a vital frontline service, collecting household waste, recycling, and garden waste from residential properties across the borough. You'll work as part of a small team, supporting the driver and fellow loaders to complete daily rounds efficiently and safely.

Duties:

• Collecting and loading waste and recycling bins onto refuse collection vehicles
• Ensuring waste is collected in line with council guidelines and schedules
• Reporting any issues such as missed collections, damaged bins, or contamination
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times
• Providing excellent service to residents and representing the council positively

What We're Looking For:

• This is a physically demanding, outdoor role.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and reliability
• Punctual, respectful, and safety-conscious
• Previous experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential - full training provided
• Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 13:54

Pay Rate

• Overtime paid after 37 hours.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.