5 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• We are seeking reliable and experienced Waste Drivers to join our Waste Services team on a temporary basis.
• The role involves driving and operating refuse collection vehicles, ensuring the safe and efficient collection of domestic waste and recycling materials.
• You will be responsible for vehicle checks, maintaining health and safety standards, supervising team members, and delivering excellent customer service.
• This position requires a current HGV licence and previous experience driving refuse vehicles.
• The role involves early morning starts, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and occasional weekend or bank holiday shifts.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Drive and be responsible for assigned refuse collection vehicles, including routine vehicle checks, maintenance, and cleaning
• Collect waste and recycling according to scheduled routes, ensuring all waste is safely loaded and transported
• Complete and submit all relevant paperwork daily, including vehicle logs, tachograph records, and non-collection reports
• Update in-cab technology with details of non-collections and reasons
• Supervise and support crew members, demonstrating skills to new starters and temporary workers
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
• Maintain high standards of customer care, including clearing any spillage and returning bins/boxes to their original position
• Report any accidents, damages, or near misses promptly
• Work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required
• Suggest and implement improvements to waste collection and operational efficiency
Skills/Experience:
• Current HGV licence (essential)
• Proven experience driving refuse or recycling vehicles
• Familiarity with completing daily log sheets and tachograph records
• Ability to operate electronic ICT systems and in-cab technology
• Experience in waste collection and recycling operations
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures in manual and vehicle operations
• NVQ Level 2 in Waste Management or equivalent (preferred) or willingness to work towards this qualification
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to supervise and support a small team
• Good customer service and conflict management skills
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 25/09/2025.
• Hours: 37 hours per week.