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Refuse and Salvage Occupations

About this career

£24,829

Median salary

New workers start around £19,166.49. Normal pay is £24,829 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £53,148.11.

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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

About this career

  • 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.

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Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
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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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