Driver/Loader

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; 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, Lancashire, is recruiting a refuse driver/loader to deliver a comprehensive waste collection service for the Council.

You will be the team leader for the crew, supervise collection and tipping, and perform daily vehicle defect checks while working as part of a dedicated team. The role requires a Category C LGV licence with CPC and offers weekday hours with occasional Saturdays in December/January.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Category C licence

CPC

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

Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council

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

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Traffic Management

Sector: Transport Planning

Job Role: Driver