Loader

**Loader - Stroud (Gossington Depot)**

**Salary £19,650- £20,043 per annum**

**37 hours per week**

**Permanent**

We’re a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help to keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. We impact the lives of everyone where we work so it’s important that we always deliver quality and get it right first time.

Ubico employs over 700 staff and operates 900 vehicles and plant over 1200 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico ‘family’. The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.

**About the role**

We require Loaders to undertake collection of refuse and recyclables from properties throughout the Stroud District.

If you want an active outdoors job and a great work-life balance then this is the job for you

**You will need**
- Basic knowledge of refuse and recycling operations and willingness to learn
- Previous experience of working with mobile or static plant and equipment would be advantageous
- Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Be fit and able to lift heavy objects (and walk 8-10 miles each day at a brisk pace)

For further information please download the job description and person specification.

**What can we offer you?**
- Full PPE supplied
- Opportunities for progression
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays. Holiday allowance rises to 29 days after 5 years
- Employee discounts - all of our employees can access our Unity Rewards app which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.
- Access to health and wellbeing support including free eye tests, annual flu vaccinations and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earnings
- A fixed 37 hour week
- Group task and finish
- Opportunity to become a key worker and support your local community