Trade Waste Loader
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Smart Solutions (Recruitment) Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Location: Various Routes, Depot Shore Road Edinburgh EH5 IQD
Hours: 45 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Start Times: Between 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM (depending on route)
Finish Times: Approx. 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (dependent on workload)
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay:12.21 per hour
About the Role:
This role is advertised by Smart Solutions on behalf of our client who is looking for Refuse Loaders to support their team during the busy peak holiday period.
Nature of the Work & Key Duties:
Movement of various sized bins and lifting of bagged waste
Attaching bins to truck for mechanical tipping
Throwing bagged waste into the rear of the vehicle manually
Working outdoors in all weather conditions
Providing courteous service to the public
Assisting drivers with route tasks in a safe and efficient manner
Essential Skills & Requirements:
Early starts from 4:00 AM
Physically fit and able to lift heavy items
Comfortable working outdoors
Good team player and communicator
Awareness of health and safety in public and roadside environments
Induction and Health & Safety briefing on Day One
1–2 days of practical training before route assignment
Safe vehicle entry/exit
Use of rear compaction equipment
All necessary PPE will be supplied
Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily
Temporary contract managed by Smart Solutions
Must be reliable, punctual, and ready for physically active work
If you would like to discuss the role please contact us on 07816 536 243
Hours: 45 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Start Times: Between 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM (depending on route)
Finish Times: Approx. 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (dependent on workload)
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay:12.21 per hour
About the Role:
This role is advertised by Smart Solutions on behalf of our client who is looking for Refuse Loaders to support their team during the busy peak holiday period.
Nature of the Work & Key Duties:
Movement of various sized bins and lifting of bagged waste
Attaching bins to truck for mechanical tipping
Throwing bagged waste into the rear of the vehicle manually
Working outdoors in all weather conditions
Providing courteous service to the public
Assisting drivers with route tasks in a safe and efficient manner
Essential Skills & Requirements:
Early starts from 4:00 AM
Physically fit and able to lift heavy items
Comfortable working outdoors
Good team player and communicator
Awareness of health and safety in public and roadside environments
Induction and Health & Safety briefing on Day One
1–2 days of practical training before route assignment
Safe vehicle entry/exit
Use of rear compaction equipment
All necessary PPE will be supplied
Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily
Temporary contract managed by Smart Solutions
Must be reliable, punctual, and ready for physically active work
If you would like to discuss the role please contact us on 07816 536 243