Refuse Loaders

Thanet District Council; Margate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanet District Council is recruiting for Refuse Loaders to join its Recycling and Waste department. You will collect refuse, recyclables and green waste across Thanet, providing an essential service to residents on behalf of the council. This role offers a stable permanent post with benefits including Local Government Pension, training opportunities and staff discount club.

All posts include generous annual leave, a 37-hour week, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Job description

Refuse Loader

Company: Thanet District Council

Salary: from £24,672 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Margate

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Oct 2026

Closing date: 21 Oct 2026

Summary

Thanet District Council is currently recruiting for Refuse Loaders to join its Recycling and Waste department. As a key member of the team you will be responsible for collecting refuse, recyclables and green waste throughout Thanet - providing an important and highly visible service to residents on behalf of the council. This is an excellent opportunity for a hard working individual to join one of the council's key service areas. In return for their hard work the successful applicant will receive a range of benefits including a competitive wage, Local Government Pension, training opportunities and access to the staff discount club.

All posts include generous annual leave, a 37 hour week, as well as access to the local government pension scheme.

About Thanet District Council

Thanet District Council serves the beautiful coastal towns and villages in East Kent; including Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and Minster, providing an array of services to its residents.

Thanet is a great place to live and work. Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs are rich in heritage and opportunity. We are determined to improve the quality of life for local people. We believe that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and by being prepared to do things in an innovative way we can accelerate improvement and best meet the challenges ahead.

Thanet District Council serves the beautiful coastal towns and villages in East Kent; including Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and Minster, providing an array of services to its residents.

Thanet is a great place to live and work. Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs are rich in heritage and opportunity. We are determined to improve the quality of life for local people. We believe that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and by being prepared to do things in an innovative way we can accelerate improvement and best meet the challenges ahead.