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| 30 Oct 2026 | |
| General News |
The role involves early starts, heavy lifting, walking, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Starting salaries typically range from £24,000 to £26,000 per year, rising to £30,000 with experience. Progression into vehicle driving, team supervision, or wider operations offers higher earnings.
No specific qualifications are needed, as employers provide on-the-job training, though some ask for GCSEs. Key attributes include physical fitness, reliability, safe working practices, teamwork, good communication, and awareness of health and safety. While England currently has no specific refuse collector apprenticeship, opportunities exist within the broader waste management sector.
The refuse collector resource can be found here.
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