Waste & Recycling Loader - Frontline Community Impact

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

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.