Refuse and Salvage Occupations
Refuse and salvage collectors supervise and undertake the collection and processing of refuse from household, commercial and industrial premises.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£18252
New workers start around £8298. Normal pay is £18252 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £36745.
Jobs
2495
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Attends the operation of refuse tips, supervises the use of public refuse disposal facilities, and compacts and covers up refuse at landfill sites.
- Collects scrap metal, salvage, paper and other recyclable material from domestic and industrial premises, and sorts material in preparation for recycling.
- Returns dustbins or other containers to premises.
- Empties refuse into vehicle manually or using an electronic tipping device.
- Carries waste material in dustbins or other containers from premises to refuse vehicle.
- Rides in or on refuse vehicle and alights to pick up domestic refuse.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
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Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Monitoring
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Speaking
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Active Learning
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
