Job description

Top Class Recruitment are actively recruiting for Loaders for our client based in East Lothian.

Rate of Pay –

Monday to Friday – £11.44

PAYE – HOLIDAY PAY ACCRUED SEPARATELY

Job Description

To ensure that the Company collects waste in accordance with current legislation and company requirements by loading materials into the vehicle and unloading at the transfer station as directed by management of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a team/crew.
• Observe current legislation and Company safety policies.
• Wear and care for any PPE that is issued.
• Operate any equipment as per instruction and training.
• Load waste/resources in vehicle as per instruction and training.
• Report any non-conforming wastes on the route.
• Interact with customers/residents in a polite and courteous manner.
• Work within the transfer station if required.
• Report any unsafe acts/incidents and accidents to management.
• Undertake any training required for the role
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by management.

Personal Qualities

• Must have the ability to lift bins & containers/bulky items of household waste.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with customers/residents and colleagues.
• The ability to follow preplanned routes and read maps..
• Flexible attitude towards working additional hours as and when required.
• Must be prepared to wear PPE uniform that will be provided.
• Must be willing to undergo additional training.
• Knowledge of the East Lothian district would be a distinct advantage.
• Due to the location of the site you must hold a full driving licence and have access to own transport.
• An understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Sufficiently resilient and robust to effectively deal with aggressive/irate customers/residents.

A 1 hour unpaid induction is also required before work can common-sense .