Refuse Loader

Environmental Services – Waste Team

37 hours

Grade D Scp 6 £23,893 to Scp 11 £25,979    

Permanent Contract

Essential Requirements - age restrictions must be 18 years plus     

The Role:

The Waste and Recycling department are looking to appoint Refuse Loaders.

Working across a range of waste streams (residual, recycling and food and garden), you will be expected to safely operate mechanical lifting equipment, manoeuvre heavy objects, walk long distances, educate residents, and continually improve round efficiencies and drive performance.

Working as part of a team, you will provide Bolton’s waste collection function to householders across the borough. You will help to improve recycling culture, increase recycling rates and reduce litter on our streets.

About You:

You will be professional, organised, and meticulous in your approach. Previous experience is not necessary, but you’ll need to be able to follow instructions and work to strict deadlines.

You must be happy to work in all weathers, with a high level of physical fitness and be capable of walking in excess of 10 miles per day and able to manoeuvre heavy objects.

You will be task focussed and motivated to get the job done. You will be expected to champion recycling, support continuous service efficiency and work as a team to ensure all scheduled work is completed. A flexible approach to working hours is essential as operations commence early each day and on Bank Holidays.

You will be working in the community, so a high level of customer care and ability to influence recycling behaviours are essential.

About Us:

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. 

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.  

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see the Work with Us page on greater.jobs;  for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk

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