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Refuse and Salvage Occupations
Refuse and salvage collectors supervise and undertake the collection and processing of refuse from household, commercial and industrial premises.
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£16,529
Average salary
New workers start around £7,480.61. Normal pay is £16,529 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £33,345.29.
47
Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> 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
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
45
Active Listening
44
Reading Comprehension
42
Monitoring
41
Speaking
39
Active Learning
38
Writing
33
Mathematics
21
Science
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