Driver (Non LGV) - Waste & Recycling Collection Operative

Denbighshire County Council; Denbigh; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Denbighshire County Council is hiring a Driver (Non LGV) for Waste & Recycling Collection Operative in Denbigh. The role requires driving up to 7.5 tonnes and CPC certification, with a physically demanding workload and outdoor duties. The post offers permanent, full-time work with weekend/holiday flexibility.

Salary ranges from £29,071 to £29,542 per year, with benefits and a focus on team collaboration and career development within the Council.

Formación

• Strong team player with a flexible approach to work.
• Physically capable, able to handle walking (up to ~10 miles/day) and lifting/repositioning containers.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and to work weekends/bank holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes on waste collection routes.
• Collect and handle recycling containers presented by residents.
• Work outdoors in all weather with flexible hours, including weekends.

Conocimientos

Team player

Flexible

Positive attitude

Descripción del empleo

Driver (Non LGV) - Waste & Recycling Collection Operative

Company: Denbighshire County Council

Salary: £29,071 to £29,542 a year

Hours: Full-time, working pattern: Field-based, 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Denbighshire, Waste Transfer Station, Denbigh

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

Summary

Driver (Non LGV) - Waste & Recycling Collection Operative

Job reference: HEWR00001D1FDE

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive team who are committed to meeting our responsibility to recycle more in Denbighshire.

The successful candidate will need to be a strong team player, who demonstrates positive behaviour and has a flexible approach to work.

The post is physically demanding and therefore a good standard of fitness is required (collection rounds can involve walking 10 miles a day and the movement and lifting of recycling containers presented by residents for collection).

The willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions is essential. It will be necessary to work flexible hours including some weekends and bank holidays.

Successful candidates will be required to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes and must therefore hold a valid Category C1 driving licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Gareth Davies, Waste & Recycling Operations Manager on 01824 712143.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Family friendly policies

Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident: Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Essential requirements

Successful candidates will be required to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes and must therefore hold a valid Category C1 driving licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).