LGV Driver/Loader/Sweeper/Recycler

Full time permanent contract

We are looking for an HGV qualified driver to drive one of our Refuse/Recycling Freighters or a Road Sweeper up to 26 Tonnes in weight. As part of your job you will be expected to:

• Manually collect recycling containers, refuse sacks, wheelie bins, or special collections
• Work on trade or domestic or street sweeping rounds
• Manually sweep, litter pick and empty litter bins
• See that refuse/recycling rounds or sweeping schedules are completed satisfactorily

You will need to have:

• HGV Class C or C+E Driving Licence (heavy goods vehicle)
• Valid CPC drivers qualification card
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Experience of driving refuse, recycling or sweeping vehicles beneficial

You will be required to work a minimum of 37 hours per week (full time), Monday to Friday, start time will be between 6.30am. Finishing between 2.30pm. You will also be required to work on a Saturday following a bank holiday. (We are currently trialling Task & Finish).

As well as the local government pension scheme you will receive 25 days holiday, increasing to 29 days holiday after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays).

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST ENCLOSE WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR FULL DRIVING LICENCE

Interview date: 1 / 2 October 2026

If you have not heard by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.