Refuse Collector/Loader
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583.00 to £26,403.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ilkeston, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Erewash Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000249 |
Summary
REFUSE COLLECTOR/LOADER
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Waste and Recycling Services
Grade C: £25,583 to £26,403 per year
Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours per week (working Monday to Friday inclusive)
Location: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RA
Join Our Essential Frontline Team as a Refuse Collector/Loader
Are you someone who enjoys being outdoors, staying active, and making a real difference in your community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
We are looking for reliable, hardworking, and positive individuals to join our Waste & Recycling team as Refuse Collectors/Loaders. This is an essential service that keeps our communities clean, safe, and running smoothly - your work genuinely matters every single day.
What you will be doing
• Working as part of a friendly crew collecting residual, recycling and garden waste in wheeled bins and waste for recycling in the council’s green recycling bags.
• Loading bins onto the vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Delivering or collecting wheeled bins.
• Collecting clinical waste, bulky items and white goods.
• Helping keep our streets and neighbourhoods clean.
• Enjoying a hands-on role where no two days are quite the same!
About you
Ideally, you will have experience of working within a refuse and recycling collection service and you must be able to operate effectively as part of a team. You will be expected to follow instructions, provide a high-quality service and display a courteous and professional attitude towards members of the public at all times.
This is a physically demanding role in which you will be required to walk long distances in all weather conditions. You should therefore possess a reasonable level of fitness.
If you enjoy working outdoors in all weathers, and you are reliable, punctual and take pride in your work we would like to hear from you.
The benefits of working for us
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
• A generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.
If you are looking for an active role where your work matters, apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career helping keep our community clean and thriving.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 27th February 2026 at midnight.
How to apply
To apply online please visit http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search
Alternatively, an application form and job description is available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail), e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Waste and Recycling Services
Grade C: £25,583 to £26,403 per year
Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours per week (working Monday to Friday inclusive)
Location: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RA
Join Our Essential Frontline Team as a Refuse Collector/Loader
Are you someone who enjoys being outdoors, staying active, and making a real difference in your community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
We are looking for reliable, hardworking, and positive individuals to join our Waste & Recycling team as Refuse Collectors/Loaders. This is an essential service that keeps our communities clean, safe, and running smoothly - your work genuinely matters every single day.
What you will be doing
• Working as part of a friendly crew collecting residual, recycling and garden waste in wheeled bins and waste for recycling in the council’s green recycling bags.
• Loading bins onto the vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Delivering or collecting wheeled bins.
• Collecting clinical waste, bulky items and white goods.
• Helping keep our streets and neighbourhoods clean.
• Enjoying a hands-on role where no two days are quite the same!
About you
Ideally, you will have experience of working within a refuse and recycling collection service and you must be able to operate effectively as part of a team. You will be expected to follow instructions, provide a high-quality service and display a courteous and professional attitude towards members of the public at all times.
This is a physically demanding role in which you will be required to walk long distances in all weather conditions. You should therefore possess a reasonable level of fitness.
If you enjoy working outdoors in all weathers, and you are reliable, punctual and take pride in your work we would like to hear from you.
The benefits of working for us
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
• A generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.
If you are looking for an active role where your work matters, apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career helping keep our community clean and thriving.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 27th February 2026 at midnight.
How to apply
To apply online please visit http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search
Alternatively, an application form and job description is available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail), e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.