General information Reference 004995 Closing Date 13/02/2026 Service Area Directorate Environment Service Area Refuse, Recycling & Street Scene Operations Category Driving - Driving - General Job Title Recycling Refuse LGV Driver Grade BBU07 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU07 28,598 - 31,022 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37 Job Advert Bedford Borough Council is seeking a reliable and motivated LGV Refuse Driver to join our Waste Services team. You will play a vital role in delivering high quality refuse and recycling collection services that help keep our Borough clean safe and sustainable. How to Apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Closing Date: 13th February 2026 Interview Date: TBC Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Guaranteed Interview Schemes Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) Market rate supplement £1994 per annum subject to review Work Pattern 37 hours Is this an enhanced DBS role? No Is this a politically restricted role? No Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? No Location Bedfordshire Location Borough Hall Bedford Is this a designated car user position? No