Refuse Loader Waste Operative
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | S21 4AH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 11111-11212 |
Summary
Refuse Loader / Waste Operative / Recycling Operative
Location: Sheffield / Chesterfield
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour (rising to £12.71 from 1st April)
Job Type: Temporary / Seasonal (26–38 weeks)
Hours: 37–42 hours per week
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for Refuse Loaders and Waste Operatives to work with a local council across Chesterfield / Sheffield.
This is a physically demanding, outdoor role ideal for candidates with experience in labouring, waste collection, recycling, or other hands-on roles.
Refuse Loader Duties:
• Collecting household waste and recycling bins
• Loading refuse and recycling into collection vehicles
• Working as part of a waste collection team
• Completing daily collection routes
• Supporting street cleansing and environmental services
• Manual handling and lifting throughout the shift
• Walking long distances (up to 20,000 steps per day)
Requirements:
• Experience in labouring, warehouse, refuse collection, or outdoor work preferred
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable and able to commit to full-time hours
• Full UK Driving Licence required - need to commute to site for early starts
• PPE required (safety boots and hi-vis)
Hours & Pay:
• £12.21 per hour (increasing to £12.71 from April)
• 37–42 hours per week
• Early starts (typically early morning shifts)
• Ongoing, full-time work for 26–38 weeks
Benefits:
• Weekly pay
• Full-time hours
• Starting soon!
• Opportunity to gain council experience
Click Apply Now and a member of the Thorn Baker Team will be in touch!
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