Refuse and Recycling Loader

Company: Schools’ Choice
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Location: Kettering
Job Description:

Refuse and Recycling Loader

Pay: Basic £14.13 per hour PAYE, Overtime and Saturday rate 1.5x, Bank holiday rate 2x.

Location: Wellingborough or Kettering Depot.

Shift pattern: ADHOC basis, booked on a daily basis as and when required. Can be booked up to 4 days per week over Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week, 9.25 hours per day (overtime/Bank holiday work also available depending on service needs).

Work hours: Kettering – 06.30 – 16.30. Wellingborough – 07:00 – 17:00.

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for Refuse & Recycling Loaders to join their busy Waste Services team. This is a great opportunity to become part of a frontline service that helps keep local communities clean and safe.

Responsibilities

  • Collecting waste and recycling from households and businesses
  • Assisting with missed bin collections
  • Supporting drivers with vehicle manoeuvres and reversing
  • Clearing spillages and helping to keep vehicles clean and well-maintained
  • Carrying out daily and weekly checks
  • Reporting incidents and near misses
  • Answering customer queries in a polite and professional manner

About You

  • Physically fit and able to walk up to 12 miles per day
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • A positive, flexible team player with a can‑do attitude
  • Committed to treating colleagues, customers and the public with respect
  • Willing to learn and take on new responsibilities

If you’re looking for a rewarding role and the chance to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Opus People Solutions for more information!

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Posted: July 13th, 2026