Refuse Loader - Day Shift
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
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| Salary: | £12.71 to £25.42 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bedford, MK41 0QS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
Summary
The Best Connection have are partnered with one of the areas leading providers of waste and recycling facilities management in East Anglia and are recruiting for Refuse/Recycling Operatives to join their friendly team in Bedford.
The role will be working with a crew of refuse loaders to load the recycling vehicle whilst collecting bins from domestic and commercial premises.
Shifts are working Monday - Friday from 06:30-15:30hrs Pay rates are £12.71 per hour, pay rate for Saturday after 40 hours is £19.06 per hour and double time paid at £25.42 per hour for working Bank Holidays after 40 hours.
Requirements of the Refuse/Recycling Operatives:
Follow all training and health and safety protocol whilst working on the round.
Collect bins and recycling, safely load vehicle and replace bins throughout the round
Be physically fit and actives as the role requires heavy lifting, manual handling and long periods of walking and standing
Have good communication skills, good teamwork skills,reliable and hard-working
Must be able to commit to regular early morning shifts
Happy to work outside in all weathers as the role will be on the road, accompanying vehicles.
Responsibilities of the Refuse/Recycling Operatives:
Attend all pre-work training and commit to all shifts once confirmed
Follow health and safety rules and wear PPE provided whilst on shift
Carry out all duties safely and follow instructions of the supervisor/driver at all times
Be flexible to work shifts as required and work well as part of the crew
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.