Exciting Opportunity: Loader (Recycling & Waste) with Network Recruitment Wales Join a Dynamic Team in Caldicot!Are you ready to make a tangible impact on the environment and community? Network Recruitment Wales is thrilled to offer a temporary Loader (Recycling & Waste) position with a dedicated team in Caldicot. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering high-quality recycling and waste services to support a cleaner, greener future. Position Details: Job Title: Loader (Recycling & Waste) Location: Caldicot Employment Type: Temporary (11 weeks) Start Date: 21 July 2025 Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM (including bank holidays, except 25th/26th December and 1st January) Salary: PAYE: £12.21 per hour Umbrella: £15.48 per hour Why This Role? As a Loader in the Recycling and Waste team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering efficient, high-quality kerbside collection services. You’ll collect various types of waste, promote recycling, and ensure public spaces are left clean and safe. This role supports a commitment to sustainability, waste minimisation, and community wellbeing, offering you the chance to contribute to a cleaner environment while working in a supportive team. What You’ll Do: Collect waste (food, garden, residual, hygiene, dry recycling, and trade waste) from households and businesses as per collection schedules. Ensure collections are completed on time, leaving areas clean, safe, and tidy. Return receptacles to their original locations, avoiding obstruction of pavements or driveways. Monitor contamination in recycling collections and follow appropriate procedures. Maintain professionalism and courtesy when interacting with the public. Perform assisted and extra allocation collections accurately. Comply with health and safety policies and safe working practices. Complete relevant paperwork and documentation accurately and promptly. Report incidents or concerns to supervisors immediately. Undertake additional duties such as litter picking, bin emptying, or safe removal of sharps (with relevant training). Occasionally work outside normal hours, including bank holidays or voluntary weekend/evening rotas for tasks like market waste collection or town centre cleaning. Support emergency responses (e.g., flooding, snow clearance, storm debris removal) as directed. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a reliable, team-oriented individual with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality service. You’ll need: Essential: Relevant experience in a similar operational environment (e.g., waste, recycling, or manual labour). Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently without close supervision. Good understanding of health and safety practices and commitment to following policies. Strong communication skills and a courteous approach to public interactions. Commitment to providing high-quality service to residents and businesses. Willingness to undertake relevant training to perform duties safely and effectively. Flexibility to work outside core hours, including bank holidays and occasional weekends/evenings for voluntary rotas or emergencies. Eligibility to work in the UK. Two years of references/work history. Desirable: A clean and current driving licence (not essential but advantageous). Welsh language skills (Level 1). Experience in waste or recycling operations. Candidate Requirements (Mandatory at Submission): Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Two years of references/work history. On Offer Acceptance: Signed confidentiality agreement. Criminal convictions declaration. Valid driving licence (if applicable). Why Choose Network Recruitment Wales? At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re passionate about connecting talented individuals with roles that make a difference. This position offers: A competitive salary. Comprehensive training and personal protective equipment to ensure safe working. The chance to contribute to sustainability and community wellbeing. Additional Information: No DBS check is required for this post. You’ll need to adhere to equal opportunities, health and safety, and smoke-free workplace policies. Safeguarding is a priority—any concerns must be reported promptly to the appropriate officer. Ready to Apply? Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional recycling and waste services! Successful candidates will be invited for an interview. Contact Us: For more details or to apply, contact Network Recruitment Wales on 01443 230222 or visit our website at https://www.networkrecruitmentwales.co.uk/nrw-people/.