Waste Loader

Harewood, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Do you want a driving role where you can make a real difference every single day? Yorwaste is excited to offer two new opportunities to join our Transport team as Waste Loader at Harewood Whin Transfer Station.


Pay:

12.70 per hour


Contract:

Permanent, full-time, 48 hours per week


Hours:

Monday to Friday, working 4 days on, 3 days off


Location:

Harewood Whin Transfer Station, Tinker Lane, York YO23 3RR


Benefits include:




Comprehensive training and development opportunities Increasing annual leave - Starting at 24 days per year, plus bank holidays Competitive company pension scheme Values-based reward scheme Extra payments for bank holidays and Sundays Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan Discounts at major retailers Flexible payment options for home and tech items

As the face of our operation, you will help ensure consumer waste and recycling reaches its destination, whether it's a transfer station or waste recovery centre.



You will be confident communicating with the Depot and Customer Service Centre, reporting non-collections, anomalies with routes, vehicle defects, and other critical information to maintain our service standards.



To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have a good understanding of the Yorkshire area, and although it would be desirable to have experience in collections and routes, we are committed to train a successful candidate with the willingness to learn and develop.



Working outside and in a manual environment, this role can be physically demanding. You will be required to load and maneuver heavy waste containers onto a vehicle lifting mechanism, plus handle and move other items as required.



It is desirable that you have a full UK Driving Licence, as you may be required to travel between sites during your work day. For further details of the role, please read the here




About Yorwaste





Yorwaste is North Yorkshire's leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed.



Our vision at Yorwaste is to create a cleaner, greener future. We aim to be at the forefront of the industry, committed to reducing environmental impact of waste, whilst supporting our customers to make more sustainable choices. We treat safety as our priority at all times, seek new ways to make the most of what we have to achieve our goals and solve problems, as well as being knowledgeable, credible and taking pride in what we do. Read more about our mission, vision and values here.



Joining us at Yorwaste is more than just a job. We strive to provide our team with a long-term stable career, training and development, and a positive engaging working environment. As an equal opportunity's employer, alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of North Yorkshire and its people.


How to Apply





To apply please

visit our Yorwaste Careers page by clicking here

or at https://www.yorwaste.co.uk/careers.

CVs submitted by email will not be accepted.





If you have further questions about the position, please contact Frances on

frances.richmond@northyorks.gov.uk

for an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process.



Closing date for applications is midnight on

Sunday 25th of January 2026.




Applications will be reviewed throughout the recruitment process with interviews arranged accordingly.






Interviews will take place in-person and will consist of competency-based questions. If successful at interview, you will be required to complete a short driving competency assessment at a later convenient date.


We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received. Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.


Yorwaste are committed to the health and safety of our employees as well as the general public. Yorwaste has a responsibility to ensure employees do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with Yorwaste will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy, and random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.


We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.



Waste Loader



Posted:

09/01/2026


Closing date:

25/01/2026


Closing time:

23:59

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4517056
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Harewood, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned