Refuse Loader - Day Shift
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 to £24.42 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire, mk410qs |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -072025-1668_1770822430 |
Summary
The Best Connection have are partnered with one of the areas leading providers of waste and recycling facilities management in East Anglia and are recruiting for Refuse/Recycling Operatives to join their friendly team in Bedford.
The role will be working with a crew of refuse loaders to load the recycling vehicle whilst collecting bins from domestic and commercial premises.
Shifts are working Monday - Friday from 06:30-15:30hrs Pay rates are £12.21 per hour, pay rate for Saturday after 40 hours is £18.32 per hour and double time paid at £24.42 per hour for working Bank Holidays after 40 hours.
Requirements of the Refuse/Recycling Operatives:
- Follow all training and health and safety protocol whilst working on the round.
- Collect bins and recycling, safely load vehicle and replace bins throughout the round
- Be physically fit and actives as the role requires heavy lifting, manual handling and long periods of walking and standing
- Have good communication skills, good teamwork skills,reliable and hard-working
- Must be able to commit to regular early morning shifts
- Happy to work outside in all weathers as the role will be on the road, accompanying vehicles.
Responsibilities of the Refuse/Recycling Operatives:
- Attend all pre-work training and commit to all shifts once confirmed
- Follow health and safety rules and wear PPE provided whilst on shift
- Carry out all duties safely and follow instructions of the supervisor/driver at all times
- Be flexible to work shifts as required and work well as part of the crew
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.