Refuse & Recycling Collector

Environment Journal; MARCH; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

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.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.