Loader​/Waste Operative

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Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code 106175 and 106179 ENV
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Number of Positions:

2

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Bournemouth

Closing Date:

02/11/2026

Job Category:

Region / Division:

Operations

Business Unit:

The starting salary for this role will be £27,709 (pro rata for part-time hours)

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition . While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

We have a vacancy for a Commercial Waste Loader / Waste Operative. No previous experience is required.

Loading on a trade refuse / recycling vehicle moving large, potentially heavy, bins from premises to the collection vehicle. Work may also involve collection of bulky items e.g., sofas and chairs, as part of the bulky waste collection service.

The role can be physically demanding and involves being outside in all weathers. We want to give successful candidates the opportunity to learn new skills, therefore training can be provided in the future for you to learn new skills such as LGV driving .

The full‑time post is 37 hours a week working on a rota basis. It does involve some early starts, some late finishes and working some weekends.

• To contribute to the successful operational delivery of the Council’s waste disposal, commercial waste and associated collection services within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
• To ensure these services are operated efficiently and legally will require participation in a flexible working week of 37 hours, which will include some weekend and bank holiday work, including occasional overtime / TOIL to meet the needs of the service.
• Participate in training that will enable and enhance your own knowledge and skills required to meet service delivery requirements.
• To complete appropriate records / paperwork required to fulfil the role (e.g., time sheets, commercial waste rejection slips).
• Take a helpful, courteous approach to all customers, understanding their needs and suggesting solutions to problems where required and marketing waste services where appropriate.
• To work as part of a flexible and multi‑skilled team covering other duties where appropriate. These could include site security and taking payments for chargeable waste. Financial remuneration will be made where appropriate.
• Share work knowledge with colleagues and new recruits.
• To drive where appropriate and when trained on non‑LGV vehicles (e.g., forklift, van).
• Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to wear safety PPE at all times during the working day. You are required to take responsibility for the storage and maintenance of your own PPE ensuring it remains in a clean and useable standard.
• To observe the Council’s code of Safe Working Practise as defined in the Health and Safety policy.
• To comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the Council and any relevant statutory requirements, including the Equality Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.
• To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate with the level of the post.

• Emptying of commercial waste containers.
• Under the general direction of the driver, load vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Assist the driver in vehicle manoeuvring and act as banksman…