Refuse Loader

Job Description: Job Title: Refuse Loader / Waste Collection Operative Location: Nottingham, NG2 Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM (finish times may vary depending on workload and collection rounds) Pay: £12.71…

Pay rate £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 15 October 2026

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Job Description:
Job Title: Refuse Loader / Waste Collection Operative
Location: Nottingham, NG2
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM (finish times may vary depending on workload and collection rounds)
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing Temporary Assignment
Job Overview
Frontline Recruitment is looking for hardworking and reliable Refuse Loaders to join a busy waste collection team working on behalf of one of our well-established clients in Nottingham.
This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy physical, hands-on work and being outdoors as part of a team.
Benefits
* Monday to Friday working schedule
* Early starts and early finishes, depending on collection rounds
* Ongoing work opportunities
* On-site training provided
* Opportunity to work as part of a friendly and supportive team
Key Responsibilities
* Collect and load household waste and recycling bins onto refuse collection vehicles
* Assist the collection team in completing daily routes safely and efficiently
* Handle waste containers and bins in accordance with health and safety procedures
* Work closely with drivers and other team members to ensure collections are completed on time
* Maintain a safe and tidy working environment
* Follow all site safety procedures and instructions
* Work efficiently in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment
Requirements
* Previous refuse loading, waste collection or similar manual work experience desirable but not essential
* Good level of physical fitness, as the role involves regular lifting, walking and manual handling
* Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
* Reliable, punctual and hardworking
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Basic understanding of workplace health and safety
* Willingness to follow instructions and complete on-site training
Frontline Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion

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