Refuse Loader

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Refuse Loader on a 9-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.85- £16.57 per hour

Summary:

The Refuse Loader (Grade 3) is a vital member of the waste management team, responsible for the collection of domestic, commercial, and clinical waste and recycling across the Newport area. This role involves working as part of a crew to ensure that waste is collected safely, efficiently, and in accordance with council schedules. The position is physically demanding and serves as a key front-line service, maintaining the cleanliness of the local environment and providing high-quality service to residents.

Responsibilities:

• Retrieve waste and recycling containers from residential and commercial properties, ensuring they are emptied and returned to the correct location.
• Safely operate the hydraulic lifting equipment and compaction mechanisms on the refuse vehicle.
• Act as a "banksman" to guide the driver during difficult maneuvers, ensuring the safety of the crew, pedestrians, and other road users.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from members of the public in a polite and professional manner, acting as an ambassador for Newport City Council.
• Identify and report issues such as contaminated recycling, damaged bins, or missed collections to the driver or supervisor.
• Ensure that all tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are maintained in good condition and used correctly at all times.
• Adhere strictly to Health and Safety regulations, including manual handling techniques and safe working practices on the highway.

Qualifications:

• A basic level of literacy and numeracy is required to follow collection schedules and understand safety instructions.

Essentials:

• Ability to perform strenuous physical work for extended periods, including walking long distances and lifting/pulling heavy containers in all weather conditions.
• An understanding of the importance of recycling and waste segregation is desirable.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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