Closing date: 21 August 2026
A motivated LGV C driver is required to join our refuse/recycling collection team. This role will focus on the Council’s curbside refuse and recycling collection services.
Responsibilities
- Refuse loaders
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Vehicle condition and cleanliness
- Liaising with Supervisors and office staff
- Route scheduling
- Reporting of accidents and near misses
To undertake collection of various types of waste and recycling from households, commercial properties and industrial properties utilising a number of collection methods including wheeled bins, bulk items and refuse sacks.
To be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all allocated vehicles; complying with all applicable driving legislation and agreed practices.
Requirements
An LGV C driving license and a current driver qualification card are essential.
Working Hours & Pay
The standard working week is 37 hours, Monday to Friday, with a start time of 6:00 am. The Refuse Collection Service operates on a task and finish basis; once an allocated round is completed, crews may be required to support other rounds. There is no fixed daily finishing time. Working time includes completion of daily vehicle safety checks, carrying out allocated collections and deliveries, and weekly cleaning of the vehicle. A two‑week reference period is used to calculate working time. No reductions in pay will be made when allocated work is completed in less than 74 hours in a two‑week cycle. Overtime payments occur only where 74 hours are exceeded; overtime pay will be paid one month in arrears.
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