Refuse HGV Driver Loader

Company: East Suffolk Council
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Location: Woodbridge
Job Description:

  • East Suffolk Services Limited
  • Address: Ufford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6ET
  • Salary: £34,094 – £37,225 per annum
  • Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days, Tuesday – Friday
  • Contract: Permanent

Join our team and help keep our communities clean and safe as part of East Suffolk Services Limited.

At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.

We’re a new, growing organisation, full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us shape high‑quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day.

This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community.

Refuse HGV Driver/Loader

We currently have an opportunity to join our Waste and Recycling team as a Refuse HGV Driver/Loader.

Your role

You’ll be responsible for driving HGV refuse‑collection vehicles and loading refuse, recycling, garden, food waste and sacks onto the lorry; always prioritising health, safety and excellent customer care. This role is essential in keeping our streets clean and tidy.

As the driver for your round, you’ll also act as chargehand, taking accountability for the vehicle and crew each day. In addition, you’ll assist with in‑cab technology, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all information related to your route.

What you will need

  • Full UK Driver’s Licence
  • LGV Class 2 Category C licence
  • Valid driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

If you’re reliable, enjoy working as part of a team, have a keen awareness of health and safety and don’t mind physical work in all weather conditions, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development and lifestyle.

  • A top‑tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, including online access to UK‑based GPs and life insurance
  • A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London
  • Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling
  • Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals
  • Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more
  • A car benefit scheme and cycle‑to‑work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 30 June 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 13 July 2026.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact us by emailing HR@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.

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Posted: June 21st, 2026