Refuse Loader

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Health & wellbeing platform

Job summary

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is recruiting for a Loaders role in the Waste & Recycling service. You will work as part of a team to collect, handle and dispose of waste safely, supporting residents and ensuring clean and sustainable communities.

The position involves working outdoors in all weather, loading materials, assisting with weighbridge operations and helping with daily duties as needed. Hybrid working is available where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication with colleagues and residents.
• Awareness of health and safety and safe systems of work.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load household, commercial and recyclable waste into vehicles and containers.
• Support safe operation of waste and recycling collection rounds.
• Assist residents at the Household Waste Recycling Centre with unloading and disposal.
• Record vehicle weights at weighbridge using manual and automated systems.
• Deliver wheeled bins, sacks and caddies as directed.
• Assist drivers with safe vehicle manoeuvres as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Outdoor work

Manual handling

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Good general education

Job description

Are you hardworking, reliable and keen to make a positive difference in your local community? Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Waste & Recycling service as Loaders. This is an important frontline role supporting the delivery of waste and recycling services across the borough. You will work as part of a team to keep our communities clean, safe and sustainable, ensuring waste is collected, handled and disposed of responsibly. What will you be doing:

• Loading household, commercial and recyclable waste into designated vehicles, skips and containers.
• Supporting the safe and efficient operation of waste and recycling collection rounds.
• Assisting residents at the Household Waste Recycling Centre with unloading vehicles and disposing of waste in the appropriate containers.
• Supporting weighbridge operations at Warrenby Waste Transfer Station, including recording vehicle weights using automated and manual systems when required.
• Delivering wheeled bins, recycling containers, sacks and caddies as directed.
• Assisting drivers with the safe manoeuvring of vehicles, acting as a reversing assistant or site marshal when trained and instructed.
• Maintaining clean, safe and tidy working environments, including litter picking, housekeeping and removing waste debris.
• Following health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work at all times.
• Using appropriate equipment and digital technology to support service delivery.
• Providing helpful advice to residents, promoting recycling and encouraging responsible waste disposal.
• Assisting with spillages, incidents and other operational duties as required.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible and positive approach to work, responding to the changing needs of the service.
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and members of the public.
• A commitment to health and safety and following instructions and procedures.
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A willingness to undertake physical duties, including manual handling and loading waste and recycling materials.
• Good general education, including literacy and numeracy skills.
• A commitment to providing a professional, customer-focused service and treating residents with courtesy and respect.

Desirable experience

Previous experience Previous experience in waste collection, recycling, cleansing or similar operational duties would be beneficial. Experience in local government, using handheld IT equipment, completing records or operating card payment technology would also be advantageous. A full driving licence, knowledge of the local area and relevant waste management or customer care qualifications would be desirable.

Why join our team?

This is an opportunity to join an essential frontline service that makes a real difference to the borough every day. You will be part of a team helping to maintain clean neighbourhoods, improve recycling, support residents and deliver reliable waste management services across Redcar and Cleveland. If you are hardworking, adaptable, safety-conscious and committed to providing a good service to the public, we would welcome your application.

Employee Benefits and Rewards

We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including

• Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
• Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
• A range of Staff Network groups

For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards