9225 — Refuse and salvage occupations
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What this occupation covers
Refuse and salvage collectors supervise and undertake the collection and processing of refuse from household, commercial and industrial premises.
Typical duties
rides in or on refuse vehicle and alights to pick up domestic refuse
carries waste material in dustbins or other containers from premises to refuse vehicle
empties refuse into vehicle manually or using an electronic tipping device
returns dustbins or other containers to premises
collects scrap metal, salvage, paper and other recyclable material from domestic and industrial premises, and sorts material in preparation for recycling
attends the operation of refuse tips, supervises the use of public refuse disposal facilities, and compacts and covers up refuse at landfill sites
Entry routes and qualifications
No academic qualifications are required. Training is provided on-the-job. A minimum age limit of 18 years normally applies.
Sponsorship information
Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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