Driver - Level 3

Dorset Council; Bridport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Bank holiday overtime pay

Local Government Pension scheme

Employee Wellbeing service

Free health checks

Lease car salary sacrifice

Retail discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking an LGV Driver to join its waste collection team. The role offers Monday to Friday daytime hours, 7.5-hour shifts, and local-route driving with potential overtime. Applicants should hold a Category C licence with a valid tachograph and CPC qualification, and be able to work outdoors in varied conditions.

The position requires 37 hours per week, with early mornings and some weekend/bank holiday work. A comprehensive benefits package is provided for staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum Category C driving licence with a current digital tachograph card.
• Evidence of a completed Drivers CPC qualification is essential.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive local routes on a 37-hour week, with early mornings and some weekend/bank holiday work.
• Work outdoors in a physically fit condition and undertake overtime when available.
• Be part of the council's friendly collection team and adhere to local government procedures.

Skills

LGV driving

Health & Safety

CPC qualification

Tachograph

Category C licence

Local knowledge

Job description

About the role

Are you tired of being away from home for days on end? Or perhaps working alone? Are you ready to work for an organisation that encourages good work life balance? We currently have an opportunity for an LGV Driver to join our friendly collection team. Previous experience of working in the waste industry and good local knowledge will be an advantage.

What you will be doing

If you are looking for a driving role with variety, Monday to Friday daytime hours, 7.5 hour shifts, driving local routes, are physically fit and like working outdoors then this would be a great fit for you. We are looking for Drivers that have good understanding of Health and Safety. You must hold a minimum Category C driving licence have a current digital tachograph card and evidence of a completed Drivers CPC qualification is essential. You will work 37 hours per week with early mornings and some weekend and bank holiday working. Opportunity to work overtime is available.

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
• Double time 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

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Richard Barnes [e-mail]

About Us

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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 300,000 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
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

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.

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If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.