Overview
Serco, Loughborough, England, United Kingdom
HGV Driver - Charnwood
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours: 38 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday 6am-4pm plus occasional weekend work and overtime
Salary: £30,117.80 per annum + excellent benefits
About the role
Serco’s Environmental Services provide a waste and recycling service for residents and the community in Charnwood. You will be the public face of the service, operating as part of the team to collect waste and recycling from residential properties and commercial sites, while ensuring vehicle safety checks and cleanliness are completed before you start each route.
You will work with a team of Refuse Loaders on pre-planned routes. The role involves on-the-ground duties to help keep streets, homes and businesses clean, safe and tidy, and to deliver high standards of customer service.
Responsibilities
* Carry out pre‑start vehicle safety checks and ensure the truck is clean and ready for use.
* Work with the Refuse Loaders to collect waste and recycling from residential and commercial premises on pre‑planned routes.
* Be the public face of Serco’s Environmental Services in the community and provide excellent customer service.
* Support the team to hit targets; assist loaders as needed during rounds.
* Contribute to a positive sense of community and a safe, green working space.
What we’re looking for
* Valid HGV Cat C driving licence
* Driver CPC
* Enthusiasm, a customer‑facing mindset and a willingness to help the Loaders
* Flexibility with shift patterns and a readiness to go the extra mile when required
* Experience in refuse collection or street cleansing is not essential; training will be provided
Development and benefits
* Ongoing training opportunities, with potential to undertake additional qualifications (e.g., Transport Manager CPC, Team Leader, Management training)
* Great work/life balance with pre-planned routes and set start/finish times
* Opportunities for career progression within Serco
* The chance to make a real difference in the community
* Pension scheme (up to 6% contributory)
* Discounts on cinemas, Merlin Entertainment, online shopping, mobile plans and leisure memberships
* 24 days annual leave
Additional information
All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. Serco is a Disability Confident Leader employer and will consider disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job at interview. For help with your application, please contact 0345 010 4000.
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