(COM962) Driver/Loader

Ribble Valley; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts at major retailers

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking a Driver/Loader for the Salthill Depot in Clitheroe to deliver a reliable refuse and recycling service across designated rounds. You will lead the crew and ensure safe, efficient collections while maintaining vehicle checks and teamwork.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with a permanent contract. Some Saturdays may occur in December/January, offering a balanced work/life pattern and pension/training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Category C driving licence with previous LGV driving experience
• Current CPC (CPC) for professional driving

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive refuse and recycling service for the Council across specified rounds.
• Lead the crew and supervise collection of waste and tipping.
• Carry out daily vehicle defect checks.
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Category C driving licence

CPC

Job description

Salary: Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £31,525 to £33,119 per annum

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026

Driver/Loader

Salthill Depot - Clitheroe

Reference: COM962

Pay: Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £31,525 to £33,119 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week / Contract: Permanent

We aim to continually improve the services provided to local people as part of our commitment to enhance the quality of their lives and the environment we all live in and enjoy. Working for us, you can make an important contribution to that aim.

You will deliver a comprehensive refuse and recycling service for the Council, whilst ensuring the safe and effective completion of collection rounds across the service.

In return, we offer working hours which are weekdays only and no evenings/weekends except some Saturdays in December/January. The hours are great for those who value their work/life balance and enjoy helping the local community.

As well as the driving aspect, you should be physically capable of undertaking repeated and frequent entries and exits of the cab of refuse collection and other vehicles, as well as some carrying and lifting of materials and paper sacks. This post is also suited to those who enjoy working outdoors in all conditions.

As a refuse driver/loader you will have:

• Category C driving licence with previous LGV driving experience
• Current drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

You will be:

• Team leader for the crew
• Supervising the collection of waste and subsequent tipping
• Responsible for the daily vehicle defect checks
• Working as part of a team

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, training and development opportunities, discounts at major retailers and a cycle to work scheme.

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.