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Refuse Collector

Job details
Posting date: 03 April 2025
Salary: £12.21 to £24.42 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 May 2025
Location: MK410QS
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BE440117

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Summary

The Best Connection Bedford are currently look to recruit Refuse Loaders to work for our client, based in the Putnoe Area of Bedford. This is a great opportunity to work with one of our long standing clients in Bedford.

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 06.30 - 15.30hrs, Overtime rates apply after 15.30 hrs

Pay rate is £12.21 per hour, overtime is paid after 42.5 hours.

Saturday overtime rate is £18.32 per hour, Bank holiday overtime rate is £24.60 per hour.

Duties to include, but are not limited to: Working as part of a refuse team collecting wheelie bins of domestic and/or garden waste Following a refuse vehicle around housing routes Ensuring that the bins are loaded safely onto the vehicles Working outside and reporting incidents such as fly tipping and damaged bins, lamp posts and street signs Previous experience of working outside is essential Previous experience carrying out physical and demanding work is essential Please see below important information regarding the job and essential requirements for any potential candidates: It is essential that you are able to work 5 days a week, although it is not guaranteed that you will always be working 5 days, some days you will be required to be on standby Candidates are required to walk up to or above 5 miles per day, so physical fitness is essential Living locally or having your own transport is essential due to working hours Candidates are required to be able to get to the depot for 06:30 on a daily basis and work until duties are completed Standard working hours are 06:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday Before starting this role, all candidates are required to attend an induction lasting 4 hours, which will be paid. upon completion of first week in work. Other benefits of working with The Best Connection Pension Contributions 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) 24/7 contact with friendly and helpful consultants Online Payslips up to 48 hours before pay Ongoing assignment

Benefits & Requirements:
- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- 24hr Oncall Support
- Induction Training
- Ongoing Assignment
- Overtime Available
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
- Training Provided
- Weekend Work

How to achieve higher pay rate:
Working Overtime

All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change.

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