We are currently recruiting Refuse & Recycling Operatives to join a busy environmental services team based in Brighton & Hove (BN1). This is a great chance to secure an ongoing temporary assignment within an essential frontline service.
Induction & Start Date
- Induction Date: Monday 10th August
- Start date: Tuesday 11th August (subject to successful induction)
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- AM shifts: 05:00 - 06:00 starts
- PM shifts: 12:30 - 13:30 starts
- Shifts are approximately 7 hours per day
- Applicants can work AM or PM shifts, but must be flexible across the possible start times
- Flexibility across both AM and PM shifts is highly desirable
- Overtime available (evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
Pay Rates
- £13.69 per hour (standard rate)
- Up to £20.54 per hour (enhanced rates for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay
- Regular overtime opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Loading refuse and recycling bins onto HGV dustcarts
- Moving bags, wheelie bins, and recycling containers
- Using lifting mechanisms to empty bins safely into the vehicle
- Acting as a reversing assistant (banksman duties)
- Completing collection rounds efficiently and within set timeframes
- Adhering to all health and safety procedures
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Following instructions from supervisors and team leaders
- Ensuring correct PPE is worn at all times
Skills & Requirements
- Ability to work safely and follow procedures at all times
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
- Ability to walk long distances over the course of your shift (10-15 miles daily covered by foot)
- Organised and able to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for excellent people.
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📌 Refuse Loaders (Brighton)
🏢 Blue Arrow
📍 Brighton
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