Refuse Loader

Recycling & Refuse Loader 📍 Redhill (Depot-based) 💷 £12.60 PAYE or £15.65 Umbrella 🕒 45 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 6:30am–4:00pm We’re looking for reliable and hardworking Recycling & Refuse Loaders to join a busy waste and recycling service, helping to keep local neighbourhoods clean, safe and environmentally responsible. This is a physically active, outdoor role where no two days are the same. You’ll work as part of a supportive crew collecting household and commercial waste across the borough, in all weathers. What you’ll be doing: * Collecting recycling, food waste, garden waste and general refuse from residential and commercial properties * Assisting with the collection of bulky household waste * Working closely with your crew to ensure collections are completed efficiently and safely * Providing helpful advice to residents on correct waste and recycling disposal * Maintaining high standards of customer service at all times * Supporting general duties at the depot, including keeping the site clean and tidy * Following all health & safety procedures and wearing PPE at all times * Reporting any issues or concerns from your round to your line manager * Contributing ideas to help improve the refuse and recycling service What we’re looking for: * Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions in English * Physically fit and able to walk long distances and move large wheeled bins * Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions * A positive team player with good timekeeping * Strong customer service skills * Willingness to follow health & safety procedures at all times Desirable but not essential: * Basic written and numeracy skills * Knowledge of local residential roads * Previous experience in a similar outdoor or manual role