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About this role
Refuse and Recycling Loader – Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Haywards Heath, RH16 1UA
Salary: £27,684 per annum plus excellent benefits (including double-time Bank Holiday payments and enhanced Christmas pay)
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular (39 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 7:00am – 3:30pm, Friday 7:00am – 2:30pm, with options for weekend overtime)
Job ID: 305937
Keep your streets clean and your community proud.
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with local environmental services to connect active, community-focused professionals with rewarding hands-on roles. We are currently recruiting a dedicated Refuse and Recycling Loader to join our team in Haywards Heath.
In this vital role, you will work alongside a professional, friendly team to deliver a full waste and recycling service to residential and commercial properties. As the public face of our service in the community, your daily efforts will directly help maintain high standards and keep the local area clean, safe, and sustainable.
What You’ll Do
As a Loader, your responsibilities will include:
Route Collection: Complete pre-planned collection routes alongside the driver and fellow loaders, gathering waste and recycling from local homes and businesses.
Community Care: Act as a positive public face for the service, taking pride in keeping the local area beautiful, safe, and clean.
Teamwork: Go the extra mile on your rounds to help your crew meet targets while maintaining high standards of punctuality and professionalism.
What We Are Looking For
Physical Fitness: You must be physically fit and healthy, as this active role involves regular walking and heavy lifting.
Personal Attributes: A dedicated, friendly, and reliable team player with excellent punctuality and a positive attitude.
Experience: Previous waste management or outdoor labouring experience is helpful, though enthusiasm and a strong work ethic are what matter most.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: £27,684 per annum, plus double-time Bank Holiday payments and enhanced Christmas pay.
Leave & Pension: 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: Free physiotherapy, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, and 30% off at managed leisure centres.
Training & Progression: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications, apprenticeships, mentoring, and internal career progression.
Perks & Community: Savings across ~1,000 retailers, a Refer-A-Friend scheme, a paid volunteering day, and active inclusion networks.