Waste Loader

• Ipswich Borough Council
• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2DE
• Salary: 26824 - 27254 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 37 hours per week (part time opportunities available)
• Contract: Permanent required from March 2026
• Reference: 0552

Ipswich Borough Council are about to see the biggest changes to waste and recycling which will impact our residents in Ipswich and all our businesses.

Its an exciting time to join us.

We are seeking Waste Loadersto join us in March 2026 and to be part the councils refuse and cleansing team.

You will:

• to be able to load refuse bins each day
• be confident in using handheld tablets to record information (training will be provided)
• demonstrate self-awareness and confident approach to health and safety
• be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• have effective communications skills
• have experience in working as a team with a can-do attitude
• be required to work early starts from 5am and variations to finishing times.

If you have the skills and experience required we want to hear from you.

These opportunities are full time and part time (minimum of 2 days a week)

We can support you in undertaking the Urban Driver Apprentice scheme which helps our loaders gain their Cat C license with clear career progression into our Driver team.

As well as a good salary we offer:

• a career average pension scheme
• generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
• subsidised parking for work and leisure
• public transport discounts
• free swimming and gym access
• cycle purchase scheme
• plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
• flexible working
• hybrid working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information

Please read theJob Description and Person Specification (pdf).

To find out more about these roles please email.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

How to apply

Please complete your application by visitingour recruitment website.

Closing date: 11.55pm 23 January 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 19 and 26 January 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.

Please not CVs are not accepted.

The interview process will be carried out in person.