About this role

Join Our Team as a Refuse Collector and Make a Real Difference in Carlisle!

Are you looking for a job that keeps you active, gets you outdoors, and lets you be part of a hardworking team that helps keep our city clean? We have an immediate opening for a Refuse Collector in the beautiful city of Carlisle, and we want YOU to join us!

Position

Refuse Collector

Location

Carlisle, Cumbria

Pay Rate

£12.71 per hour (first 12 weeks) rising to

£13.47 after 12 consecutive weeks

Overtime

Bank Holidays paid at

double time

Start Date

Immediate, Apply now! (Applications close Tuesday 20th October 2026)

Hours

Monday to Friday, minimum 37.5 hours per week

What you'll be doing

Working as part of a friendly waste management crew
Lifting and loading waste containers throughout the day
Enjoying the fresh air while helping keep the community tidy

What we're looking for

Physically fit and able to lift heavy loads
Reliable and punctual
A great team player with good communication skills
Happy to work outdoors in all weather

Why you'll love working with us

At The Best Connection, we believe in rewarding our temporary workforce. That's why you'll get

FREE access to Perks at Work - an exclusive discount platform with unbeatable savings on travel, electronics, home appliances, cinema tickets, and more. Whether you're planning a holiday, upgrading your tech, or treating yourself, you'll save big. You can even suggest new retailers and access a community learning academy - just one of the many ways we support you.

Ready to get started?

Apply today and be part of a team that keeps Carlisle clean and green - while keeping fit and earning great pay!

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.