About the job Waste Loader
Waste Loader
Temporary Contract
Job Details
Client: Halton Borough Council / Connect2Halton
Service Area: Waste Services
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP / 29 June 2026
End Date: 22 March 2027
Duration: Approximately 38 weeks
Number of Roles: 1
Working Pattern
Full-time, Monday to Friday.
Further working hours to be confirmed.
Location
Halton / Widnes
Pay
PAYE Rate: £13.45 per hour
Saturday / Sunday Rate: £20.18 per hour, where applicable
Job Overview
Connect2Halton is seeking reliable and hardworking Waste Loaders to support household and commercial waste collections across the Halton area.
The role involves working as part of a waste collection team, loading and unloading waste and recycling bins, following collection routes and schedules, and maintaining safe working practices.
Important – Please Read Carefully
This is a physically demanding outdoor role.
Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and able to carry out manual duties throughout the working day.
Previous waste collection, refuse loading or similar experience is preferred but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Load waste bins
- Load recycling bins
- Support collection rounds
- Follow agreed routes
- Follow schedules
- Handle waste safely
- Work outdoors
- Carry out manual duties
- Follow supervisor instructions
- Follow driver instructions
- Maintain Health and Safety
- Work as part of a team
Essential Experience & Skills
- Physical fitness
- Outdoor working
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Teamwork
- Manual handling
- Health and Safety awareness
- Ability to follow instructions
- Hardworking attitude
- Full-time availability
Desirable
- Waste collection experience
- Refuse loading experience
- Recycling experience
- Street cleansing experience
- Grounds experience
- Labouring experience
- Local authority experience
Additional Information
Immediate starts are available, subject to onboarding and compliance checks.
The role is full-time, Monday to Friday.
Disclaimer
On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.
I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.
Job Reference: 139123
Screening Questions
- Physically fit for manual work?
- Comfortable working outdoors?
- Waste/refuse/labouring experience?
- Reliable and punctual?
- Can follow route instructions?
- Health and Safety aware?
Skills: Waste Loading, Refuse Collection, Recycling, Manual Handling, Outdoor Work, Health and Safety, Teamwork, Reliability, Physical Fitness, Local Authority