You will be responsible for delivering and collecting refuse trade and recycling bins across the picturesque East Dorset area. This is an essential role in our commitment to providing timely and efficient services while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. As a successful candidate, you will operate a Luton van and leverage handheld technology to effectively manage your routes and reporting. The teams that collect our waste and recycling from the side of the road, to send it on its way to be sorted and recycled into new products or turned into electricity, are the first line of defence in the battle to protect our local and global environment. If our teams stopped collecting for just 1 week, four thousand tonnes of waste would be left on the streets of our beautiful Dorset. It can be hard work; it can be messy. But if you’re looking for work life balance, you like being outdoors and would like a job that is sure to keep you fit, then why not consider working with us. This role offers a great opportunity for experienced driver s to contribute to the community while working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. If you have a strong driving background, enjoy working outdoors, and are committed to providing excellent service, we would love to hear from you! What you will be doing: - safely deliver and collect refuse trade and recycling bins along assigned routes in Dorset - effectively use handheld technology to document deliveries, collections, and any issues that arise - maintain accurate records of all activities to optimise operational efficiency - handle bins carefully, ensuring they are undamaged and clean throughout the process - engage positively with customers, delivering outstanding service and swiftly resolving any concerns - adhere to all traffic laws, health and safety regulations, and Dorset Council policies - ensure the Luton van is clean, well-maintained, and fully operational at the start of each shift - promptly report any vehicle issues or incidents to your supervisor - collaborate with the waste management team to facilitate smooth operations and assist with special requests or challenges About you: - valid UK driver’s licence with a clean driving record - essential experience driving a Luton van or a vehicle of similar size - proven experience in multi-drop deliveries or waste management, ideally within a refuse or recycling context - comfortable using handheld technology and mobile applications for route management and reporting - ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team - strong communication and customer service skills, with a friendly and approachable manner - excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload - knowledge of health and safety procedures related to waste management and driving is a bonus For you: A range of benefits including: - generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday each year plus some bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave - time and half of basic pay for any bank holiday working - Local Government Pension scheme including immediate life cover. - Employee Wellbeing service - free health checks - lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax - online platform offering discounts from retailers - training and development opportunities Further Information Not Specified About Us At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents work in partnership to make a real difference value every role and the impact it has on our communities support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive You will: be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset have access to a range of benefits and support have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.