E-Cargo Bike Rider

Job Title: E-Cargo Bike Rider – Waste Collection & Delivery
Location: 52 Lant Street, London SE1
Salary: £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 05.00-14.00

The Company:

Recorra is a leading circular economy company, providing services for recycling, data destruction and office supplies in London and the South East. We are born environmentalists, formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operating as an independent commercial organisation.

We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. The role provides the opportunity for you to use your skills to make a difference within a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking company. The culture is energetic, and there will be many opportunities for you to make a substantial contribution to the business.

The Role:

We are a forward-thinking organisation committed to sustainable urban logistics and cleaner streets. Based in the heart of London, we are launching a new e-cargo bike operation to support small-scale kerbside waste bag collections and light sack deliveries across the city. Join us in making London greener, healthier, and more efficient.

As an E-Cargo Bike Rider, you will be responsible for collecting waste sacks from designated kerbside locations and transporting them to a central consolidation point. You will operate a company-provided electric cargo bike and use compaction and weighing equipment to process collected waste. The role includes performance targets focused on efficiency and speed of collection, contributing to our commitment to high service standards and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Operate an electric cargo bike safely and efficiently across London streets
• Collect waste sacks from commercial kerbsides
• Transport collected sacks to a designated consolidation point
• Operate compaction and weighing equipment at the consolidation site
• Use a mobile app to manage routes and delivery schedules
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the cargo bike
• Meet key performance indicators (KPIs) related to collection speed and operational efficiency
• Provide reliable customer service and act as a brand ambassador
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

About you:

• Physically capable and comfortable cycling in urban environments
• Experience riding in London traffic preferred
• Right to work in the UK
• Proficient in English
• Reliable, punctual, and customer-focused
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Benefits:

• Hourly wage (London Living)
• Company-provided electric cargo bike and safety equipment
• Full training on bike operation, compaction/weighing equipment, and customer service
• 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Opportunities for career progression in a growing sustainable logistics team

Please Note:

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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