Trolley Collectors

Trolley Collectors collect supermarket trolleys from car parks and other areas, and return them to the supermarket by hand or trailer. They may drive a small tractor to tow the trolleys.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Walks or drives about the site to locate trolleys
  • Collects trolleys together
  • Either hitches trolley to vehicle or pushes trolleys back to trolley bay
  • Corrals trolleys into trolley bay and performs minor repairs on damaged trolleys or removes trolley for more difficult repairs
  • Removes debris from trolleys and periodically cleans the trolley stock

Key values of workers in Trolley Collectors

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Trolley Collectors

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.