Refuse and Recycling Operatives
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£13.7 - £20.5 Hourly
Temporary
Refuse & Recycling Operatives
Location: Brighton (BN1)
We are currently recruiting Refuse & Recycling Operatives to join a busy environmental services team based in Brighton & Hove (BN1). This is a great opportunity to secure an ongoing temporary assignment within an essential frontline service.
Induction & Start Date
Induction Date: Monday 15th June
Start date: Tuesday 16th June (subject to successful induction)
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
AM shifts: 05:00 or 06:00 starts
PM shifts: 12:30 or 13:30 starts
Shifts are approximately 7 hours per day
Applicants can work AM or PM shifts but must be flexible
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)
Benefits
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Pension scheme
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
Strong communication skills
Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Apply Now
If you are hardworking, reliable, and ready to start immediately, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
Location: Brighton (BN1)
We are currently recruiting Refuse & Recycling Operatives to join a busy environmental services team based in Brighton & Hove (BN1). This is a great opportunity to secure an ongoing temporary assignment within an essential frontline service.
Induction & Start Date
Induction Date: Monday 15th June
Start date: Tuesday 16th June (subject to successful induction)
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
AM shifts: 05:00 or 06:00 starts
PM shifts: 12:30 or 13:30 starts
Shifts are approximately 7 hours per day
Applicants can work AM or PM shifts but must be flexible
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)
Benefits
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Pension scheme
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
Strong communication skills
Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Apply Now
If you are hardworking, reliable, and ready to start immediately, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
Reference: 225209699
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Refuse and Recycling Operatives
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£13.7 - £20.5 Hourly
Temporary
Refuse & Recycling Operatives
Location: Brighton (BN1)
We are currently recruiting Refuse & Recycling Operatives to join a busy environmental services team based in Brighton & Hove (BN1). This is a great opportunity to secure an ongoing temporary assignment within an essential frontline service.
Induction & Start Date
Induction Date: Monday 15th June
Start date: Tuesday 16th June (subject to successful induction)
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
AM shifts: 05:00 or 06:00 starts
PM shifts: 12:30 or 13:30 starts
Shifts are approximately 7 hours per day
Applicants can work AM or PM shifts but must be flexible
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)
Benefits
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Pension scheme
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
Strong communication skills
Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Apply Now
If you are hardworking, reliable, and ready to start immediately, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
Location: Brighton (BN1)
We are currently recruiting Refuse & Recycling Operatives to join a busy environmental services team based in Brighton & Hove (BN1). This is a great opportunity to secure an ongoing temporary assignment within an essential frontline service.
Induction & Start Date
Induction Date: Monday 15th June
Start date: Tuesday 16th June (subject to successful induction)
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
AM shifts: 05:00 or 06:00 starts
PM shifts: 12:30 or 13:30 starts
Shifts are approximately 7 hours per day
Applicants can work AM or PM shifts but must be flexible
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)
Benefits
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Pension scheme
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
Strong communication skills
Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Apply Now
If you are hardworking, reliable, and ready to start immediately, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
Reference: 225209699
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