What's involved with this role: Job Title: Refuse Loader Ref: Northumberland 5272844 Pay rate: £12.45 per hour PAYE The role: We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Refuse Loader to join the waste collection team. This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and requires a good level of physical fitness and a commitment to teamwork. Key Responsibilities: Empty household and commercial waste bins into the refuse collection vehicle, ensuring all waste is handled safely and correctly Assist the driver in completing rounds efficiently and in line with health and safety regulations Operate bin lifts and hydraulic equipment safely to load waste into the vehicle Ensure bins are returned properly to their original position after collection Report any issues such as damaged bins, inaccessible areas, or contamination of recycling waste What the client is looking for: Good level of physical fitness – the role involves regular lifting and walking long distances Awareness of health and safety practices Ability to work effectively as part of a team Punctual, reliable, and hardworking Previous experience in a similar role How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.