Candidates will need to be true team players, flexible in their approach to duties that are allocated to them and capable of managing a team of staff and completing your own/the-wider team’s daily workload. You must have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and above all ensure your and all your team’s actions are carried out in line with the Council’s Health and Safety policies and Safe Working procedures.
Qualifications
* Valid category C driving licence and a minimum of 2 years’ experience driving waste collection vehicles or vehicles of a similar size.
* Valid driver CPC card and tachograph card.
Responsibilities
* Manage a team of staff and complete your own/further team’s daily workload.
* Use initiative to achieve set daily workloads and take care of any vehicle/resources allocated to you.
* Take pride in your work and be willing to make a difference to the overall cleanliness of the Borough.
* Physically capable of working alongside various waste collection vehicles, walking long distances whilst manually handling waste, clearing fly‑tipped waste off public/private land.
* Capable of lifting, pushing and pulling heavy wheeled bins / other waste receptacles, getting in/out of vehicles on a frequent and repetitive basis and driving non‑LGV vehicles around the Borough as requested.
Working Hours
The hours of work are 37 hours per week, 7:15am to 2:59pm Monday to Friday. However, to provide continuity of service to residents, you will be required to work on certain weekends or bank holidays.
Safety
As a safety‑critical role, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our pre‑employment checks. You will also be subject to testing at random intervals during the course of your employment.
Important Information
View JD&PS for Waste TL Cat C
Closing date: Wednesday 4 February 2026 @ 2pm
How to Apply
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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