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Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils
Food Waste Collection Loader
Permanent Position
37 hours per week worked over any 4 days from 5 (Monday to Friday), 06:30 to 17:00 (16:30 finish on Fridays)
Grade 3, Scale Points 5-9
£25,583.28 - £27,254.09 per annum
Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council
Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services and work together to deliver high-quality services to our communities.
We are committed to being a customer-focused organisation, placing residents at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to deliver reliable, high-quality services that make a positive difference to the communities we serve.
The Role
Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils are seeking to recruit Food Waste Collection Loaders to support the delivery of our new weekly food waste collection service across both districts.
As a Food Waste Collection Loader, you will play a key role in helping residents recycle their food waste and contribute to environmental sustainability. Working as part of a collection crew, you will collect food waste from residential properties and ensure waste is handled safely and efficiently.
There may also be opportunities to support the wider Waste Services team, including domestic refuse, recycling and garden waste collections, as required.
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Key Requirements
You will:
- Be able to work flexibly across all collection rounds and from any of our depot locations.
- Be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and residents.
- Be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the role, including walking up to 10-15 miles per day and safely handling food waste caddies and wheeled bins.
- Demonstrate a reliable and positive approach to work.
Skills And Experience
We are looking for individuals with experience in waste collection services or a similar outdoor operational environment.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- A full UK driving licence and a willingness to work across both council areas and depot locations.
- A good understanding of health and safety requirements and their importance in the workplace.
- Effective verbal communication skills and basic written recording skills.
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
- A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good time management and attendance.
- Professional conduct when representing the councils within the local community.
Desirable Criteria
- A minimum of one year's experience within a waste management role or similar operational environment.
- Knowledge of Bromsgrove and Redditch and the services provided by the councils.
- Experience operating machinery, vehicles, or equipment within a working environment.
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Employee Benefits
The councils offer a range of attractive benefits, including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
- Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform offering discounts on shopping, leisure activities, holidays, salary sacrifice schemes, and much more.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
James Bevan
Recruiting Manager
☎️ 01527 881267
✉️ james.bevan@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
If you experience any difficulties submitting an online application, please contact the HR Recruitment Team:
✉️ recruitment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
Important Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026 (Midnight)
Interview Date: To be confirmed by the Environmental Services Management Team.
If this opportunity interests you, please select the Apply button to submit your application.
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