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Refuse & Recycling Collector

Environment Journal

MARCH

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GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000

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Job summary

A local government in the United Kingdom is seeking a Refuse Loader to join a friendly team, collecting food waste from households. This outdoor role requires someone reliable and physically fit, with excellent teamwork and customer service skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, full training, and a supportive working environment. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a greener future, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Full training and ongoing development
Uniform and PPE provided
Supportive working environment

Qualifications

  • Must enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Must be reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
  • Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions is essential.
  • Must be physically fit to handle repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Safely loading food waste containers into collection vehicles.
  • Working effectively as part of a team.
  • Providing excellent customer service to residents.
  • Ensuring rounds are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Enjoy working outdoors
Reliable and punctual
Teamwork
Safety-conscious
Physical fitness
Job description
Overview

As a Refuse Loader, you’ll work as part of a friendly crew collecting food waste from households across the district. You’ll be outdoors, active, and contributing directly to improving recycling rates and reducing landfill.

Key responsibilities
  • Safely loading food waste containers into collection vehicles
  • Working effectively as part of a team
  • Providing excellent customer service to residents
  • Ensuring rounds are completed efficiently and to a high standard
We’re looking for people who
  • Enjoy working outdoors in all weather
  • Are reliable, punctual, and safety‑conscious
  • Can work well in a team and follow instructions
  • Are physically fit and able to handle repetitive tasks
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and local government benefits
  • Full training and ongoing development
  • Uniform and PPE provided
  • A supportive, inclusive working environment
How to Apply

If you’re enthusiastic, hardworking, and ready to play a key role in Fenland’s greener future, we’d love to hear from you.

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