Refuse and Recycling Loader

Job Location and Type

The position is based in Sudbury, CO10 2XH, England, and is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week.

Working Hours

Work hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with occasional shifts on Saturdays and Bank Holidays.

Role Overview

As a Loader in the Refuse and Recycling team, you will help provide thorough waste and recycling services for residential and commercial customers in the Sudbury area. You will work alongside a driver on a planned route to collect refuse and recycling, representing the company as the public-facing member of the Environmental Services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate along designated collection routes picking up waste and recycling from homes and businesses.
• Serve as the community-facing representative of the environmental collection service.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and attractive local environments by providing diligent waste collection service.

Candidate Profile

• Physically robust and healthy to manage the demands of the work.
• Hardworking with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Committed team player who is punctual and reliable.
• Willing to exert extra effort during collection rounds to meet targets.

Training and Development

Employees are supported with mentoring, training courses, and opportunities for career progression. Over 1,100 internal courses are accessible, along with funding for qualifications and apprenticeships.

Employee Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance, health advice lines, cash back on healthcare, and leisure centre discounts.
• Access to discount schemes for various retailers and entertainment.
• Participation in employee networks for support and community building.
• Paid volunteering days and options for tax-free charitable donations through payroll giving.

About the Employer

Serco is an international organization with a workforce of 50,000 delivering public services across multiple sectors including Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, and Leisure. The company values Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride.

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment

Serco promotes skills-based hiring and equal opportunity. They hold several inclusivity recognitions, offer flexible working where feasible, and provide recruitment accommodations. Specific initiatives include guaranteed interviews for qualified applicants with disabilities, veterans, or convictions, and a pledge supporting fair recruitment irrespective of criminal records.