Refuse Loader
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Placing People Bedford |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
MUST ALREADY RESIDE IN THE UK.
Collecting and removing recycling and household waste, from residential, commercial, and public areas. Working as part of a team, you will assist the driver and other loaders in carrying out efficient and safe collection in accordance to local authority guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Load refuse, recycling, and garden waste into collection vehicles.
• Ensure waste is collected from the correct locations and any issues are reported.
• Return bins and containers neatly to the appropriate locations after emptying.
• Assist the driver in navigating and reversing safely
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Report hazardous or contaminated waste and any safety concerns.
• Maintain good relationships with the public and represent the company or council professionally.
Requirements:
Good communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Punctual, reliable, and a strong team player.
Good level of physical fitness – able to walk long distances and lift heavy items.
Previous experience in a similar role (preferred but not essential).
Working Conditions:
Mostly outdoor work in various weather conditions.
Early start times.
Physically demanding and fast-paced.
Collecting and removing recycling and household waste, from residential, commercial, and public areas. Working as part of a team, you will assist the driver and other loaders in carrying out efficient and safe collection in accordance to local authority guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Load refuse, recycling, and garden waste into collection vehicles.
• Ensure waste is collected from the correct locations and any issues are reported.
• Return bins and containers neatly to the appropriate locations after emptying.
• Assist the driver in navigating and reversing safely
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Report hazardous or contaminated waste and any safety concerns.
• Maintain good relationships with the public and represent the company or council professionally.
Requirements:
Good communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Punctual, reliable, and a strong team player.
Good level of physical fitness – able to walk long distances and lift heavy items.
Previous experience in a similar role (preferred but not essential).
Working Conditions:
Mostly outdoor work in various weather conditions.
Early start times.
Physically demanding and fast-paced.