COM967 Driver/Loader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council in Clitheroe is seeking a refuse driver/loader to deliver a comprehensive refuse and recycling service, ensuring safe and efficient collection rounds. The role is on a weekday schedule with no evenings or weekends, occasional Saturdays in December/January, and offers a pension, training opportunities, and other benefits.

Applicants must hold a Category C driving licence with LGV experience and a CPC certificate; duties include leading the crew, supervising waste

Qualifications

• Category C driving licence with LGV experience.
• Current CPC holder.
• Physically capable of repeated cab entries/exits and lifting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Category C driving licence with LGV experience

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

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

Location: Clitheroe

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026

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.

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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.