E-Cargo Bike Cyclist (Night Shifts)
Are you looking for a physically active role which is making a real difference to society? If so, then this is the perfect job for you.
First Mile is a leading recycling company in London, collecting and recycling over 50 streams of waste from over 30,000 customers. We have a unique zero to landfill policy and continue to be the only BCORP Certified Waste Management company in London, which sets us apart from our competitors.
Job Description
Our E-Cyclist role will involve making collections from customers on your round using our new fleet of E-Cargo Bikes and bringing the waste back to the yard for tipping, ready for distribution and recycling.
Working Hours and Shift Pattern:
There are 2 shift patterns we are hiring for as follows:
- Monday to Friday, working 9 hours with a 45 minute unpaid break
- 4 days on, 2 days off continous (10 hours work, plus 45 minutes unpaid break)
- Rounds typically start between 4pm and 7pm depending on the round you are assigned
*Note - this is a physical role, which involves frequent: heavy lifting of bags up to 25kg, time on feet and carrying a heavy load on a bike for several hours. Please ensure you are comfortable with the physical requirements before applying*
Requirements
- Comfortable with frequent heavy lifting of up to 25kg, time on feet and cycling with a heavy load (Essential)
- Experience working in a similar role
- Experience operating cargo bikes (desirable but not essential)
- Happy to commute to the advertised location 5 days per week
- Happy with working night shifts
Benefits
Competitive salary of £32,500 per annum for Monday to Friday and £33,700 per annum for 4 days on, 2 days off
- 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- £40 per month wellbeing allowance to spend on whatever you like
- Employee Assistance Programme giving access to free GP appointments and financial advice
- Access to our salary sacrifice scheme, allowing you to make savings at a range of high street brands