Job Title: Loader - Recycling & Waste
Location: Abergavenny
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Thursday: 7am-3pm, Friday: 7am-2:30pm)
Contract Type: Permanent
DBS Check Required: No
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Recycling & Waste team. As a Loader, you'll play an important role in helping to keep Monmouthshire clean and sustainable by supporting the kerbside collection of household waste and recyclables.
This is a hands-on, active outdoor job where you'll work as part of a team collecting various types of waste, including recycling, garden and food waste, and general refuse.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect waste and recycling from households and businesses as per the collection schedule.
- Ensure bins and containers are returned neatly to the correct place after collection.
- Work professionally and respectfully with the public at all times.
- Report contamination or issues with collections to supervisors.
- Follow all health and safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Complete any required paperwork accurately and promptly.
- Work from different depots if needed (travel support or mileage will be offered).
- Support additional tasks such as litter picking, town centre cleaning, and responding to emergencies (e.g. during floods or snow).
What We're Looking For
- Experience working in an operational or manual role is desirable.
- A good team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work flexibly, including bank holidays and occasional weekends or evenings.
- Driving licence is desirable but not essential.
- Welsh language skills are desirable.
What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support.
- All necessary protective equipment and uniforms.
- Up to 31 days of holiday.
- Opportunities for career progression (including support for car or HGV licences).
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel beyond your normal commute.
How to Apply
Apply here so we can call or email you