Job Description
Client: North Northamptonshire Council
Depot Location: Robinson Way Depot, Telford Way Industrial Estate
Postcode: NN16 8PP
Start Date: 24th November 2025
End Date: 15th May 2026
Contract Type: Temporary – Additional Workload
Hours: 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday | 6:30am – 4:30pm
Pay Rates:
* PAYE: £15.84 per hour
* Umbrella: £20.12 per hour
IR35: Inside IR35
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Key Duties:
* Driving and operating a refuse collection HGV on set routes
* Working as part of a crew to complete daily waste and recycling collections
* Ensuring safe and efficient operation of the vehicle at all times
* Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
* Adhering to all council health and safety procedures
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You Must Have:
* Valid HGV driving licence
* DVLA check required
* Right to Work in the UK
* CV
* Strong reliability and safe driving record
* Experience in waste collection preferred
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Why Apply:
* Long-term assignment through to May 2026
* Full-time, consistent weekday hours
* Solid council contract
* Good hourly pay with early starts and early finishes
Requirements
DBS Certificate (Dated within the past 2 years) Passport or Birth Certificare Proof of Address (Dated within the past 3 months) Proof of NI If a Non-UK resident a Share Code is needed On certain sites the further checks will be required: An adverse financial credit check will need to be carried out 5 years employment history from https://www.gov.uk/get-proof-employment-history