Job description

We are currently looking for Refuse Loaders to work in the Northfleet area for our client who are a large environmental services company.
Refuse Loaders follow the dust cart and pick up household and recyclable waste

Responsibilities

To maintain a good service to the public at all times including:

• Cleaning up any spillages from refuse/recycling sacks, leaving the street clear of rubbish, this includes the collection of bulky furniture.
• Avoiding damage to property and injury to persons.
• To behave appropriately and represent the council at all times.
• To deal courteously with the public.
• Avoiding any acceptance of liability, personally or on behalf of the council.
• To assist the driver whilst reversing or manoeuvring, by acting as a banks person, by using appropriate hand or spoke instructions, for which training will be provided.
• Instructing any new drivers on the route to be taken.
• To assist in the instruction of new or agency Loaders, reporting any concerns or issues to the HGV Driver or Refuse / Recycling Manager, particularly associated with Health and Safety.
• To deal appropriately with the public over any queries arising from refuse/recycling services.
• To advise the public on any change to collection dates (bank hols etc) and raise awareness of good practice such as not putting bags out to early etc.
• To promote refuse/recycling initiatives with the public, acting as a champion and first point of contact.
• To work as a team to ensure completion of each day's scheduled work. This may mean going back out to help other crews.
• To execute workmanship to a high standard and ensure it is carried out in strict compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, and any other relevant legislation covering safety in the workplace for self and others.
• Plan and organise the work, materials and equipment according to priorities, the size and complexity of the job, the need to minimise travel and other non-productive time, and the need to keep scheduled appointments.
• Provide supervision and guidance to work experience/ apprentices as and when required.
• To keep supervisory staff aware of progress and problems in a timely manner.
• To carry out gritting, salt spreading and snow clearing, as necessary, during bad weather.

Skills / Requirements

You will need to be available immediately and able to work at short notice. This role requires candidates to be physically fit and hard working

• Must be used to working outside in all weather conditions
• Be available for immediate start and short notice bookings
• Must have your own safety boots
• Be physically fit and hard working
• Have good communication skills
• Reliable