Refuse Loader

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Kendal; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is recruiting for a Refuse Loader to join a busy waste management team based in Kendal, Cumbria. This is a physically demanding outdoor role involving collecting waste and loading it into a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) as part of a fast-paced team.

Hours are 6:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime available on Saturdays. To succeed you should be reliable, punctual and capable of carrying out demanding manual work in all weather, with a willingness to work as

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Capable of manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Team player with good communication.
• Previous waste management or manual labour experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect household and commercial waste from designated routes.
• Load waste and recycling into an RCV safely and efficiently.
• Extensive walking throughout shifts.
• Repetitive lifting and manual handling of bins and waste containers.
• Work closely with drivers and loaders to complete daily collections.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures.
• Assist with general yard and depot duties as required.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Refuse Loader to join a busy waste management team based in Kendal.

Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Hours: 6:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Overtime: Saturdays available as and when required

This is a physically demanding role working outdoors in all weather conditions. You will be responsible for collecting waste and recycling materials and loading them into a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) as part of a fast-paced team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collecting household and commercial waste from designated routes
• Loading waste and recycling into an RCV safely and efficiently
• Extensive walking throughout shifts
• Repetitive lifting and manual handling of bins and waste containers
• Working closely with drivers and fellow loaders to complete daily collections
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures
• Assisting with general yard and depot duties as required

Requirements:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out demanding manual work throughout the day
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience in waste management or a similar manual role is beneficial but not essential
• Own transport is desirable for reliable travel to and from the depot and ypu ay have to cover other depots close by

What's On Offer:

• Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 4:00pm
• Overtime available on Saturdays as and when required
• Weekly pay

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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