Refuse Loader

Job Title: Refuse Loader
Location: Harrow Council, Forward Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, UK, HA3 8NT
Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow Council
Contract Type: Temporary
Contracted hours: 06:00AM - 06.30AM
Overview of a Refuse Loader:
Pertemps have an exciting opportunity within Harrow Council for a self-driven and motivated Refuse Loader to join an expanding team. The role of Refuse Loader has a competitive pay rate of £13.67 per hour. Other benefits include excellent training and support for career development and 21 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays).
The Main Purpose of a Refuse Loader:
" To undertake duties connected with the removal of refuse, recycling or other waste materials.
" Assist the Driver in the safe manoeuvring of the vehicle on the round.
" Collect and convey refuse to the collection vehicle.
" Empty refuse and/or recycling containers into the collection vehicle, including where appropriate, safe operation of vehicle mounted tipping mechanisms.
" Ensure that what is loaded will not damage the vehicle or tipping mechanism.
" Return empty refuse and/or recycling containers to designated point ensuring that all gates, compound doors, etc., are left as found.
" Always pick up any loose and spilt refuse and deposit in the refuse hopper be courteous and polite to all customers, pedestrians, and other road users.
" Report any accidents, damage and hazards to the Driver/Charge-hand immediately.
" To participate in the delivery of leaflets to properties on Bank Holidays when there are changes in collection schedules, and when recycling schemes are introduced or developed.
" Ensure that all work undertaken complies with the relevant Operating Procedure/Codes of Practice and is in accordance with Council and Statutory requirements.
" At all times wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as detailed in the Operations Manual
" To undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the grade and level of the post
About you, the successful Refuse Loader will have:
" Basic verbal and written communication skills - able to follow verbal or written instructions.
" Ability to always provide a high standard of customer care ensuring high excellence of service delivery.
" Ability to work with minimum of supervision.
" Able to report to work by 0600 - 06.30 hours daily.
About us
For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees.
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.
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