Driver/Loader

Brentwood Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Brentwood Borough Council is seeking a Refuse Driver/Loader to manage a crew, supervise waste collection and tipping, and perform daily vehicle checks. The role suits those who enjoy outdoor work and can handle repeated cab entries and lifting tasks, with hours mostly weekdays and occasional Saturdays in December/January.

The position offers a pension scheme, training opportunities, and other employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Category C driving licence with LGV driving experience.
• Current CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Physically fit

Outdoor work

Manual handling

Education

Category C driving licence

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Job description

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.

Closing date: 4 September 2026

Interview date: 6 October 2026

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

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.