HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver Loader

Suffolk County Council; East Suffolk; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health and wellbeing package

Competitive pension scheme

Learning and development

Exclusive discounts

Car benefit scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

East Suffolk Services Limited is recruiting for a Waste and Recycling HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver / Loader. This permanent post offers a 4-day week (Tuesday–Friday), 40 hours, based in East Suffolk.

You will drive a Class 2 vehicle, load various waste streams, and support the local community with high safety and customer care standards. You will hold a full UK driving licence, LGV Class 2 (C) licence, and a valid Driver CPC.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• LGV Class 2 (C) licence required.
• Valid Driver CPC required.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV Class 2 Refuse Collection Vehicles and load refuse, recycling, garden waste, and sacks.
• Prioritise health and safety and provide excellent customer care.
• Act as chargehand for your round and oversee the vehicle and crew each day.
• Assist with in-cab technology and ensure timely completion of route information.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

LGV Class 2 (C) Licence

Driver CPC

Education

Driver CPC Certificate

Job description

• East Suffolk Services Limited


• Address: Ufford, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6ET


• Salary: £35,219 - £38,454 per annum


• Hours: 40 hours per week, Four-day working week, Tuesday - Friday


• Contract: Permanent

Join our team and help keep our communities clean and safe as part of East Suffolk Services Limited.

At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district. We are a new, growing organisation, full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you will play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day. This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community.

We currently have an opportunity to join our Waste and Recycling team as a HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver / Loader.

Your role

Enjoy a 4-day working week while playing a vital role in supporting to keep our streets clean and tidy and supporting the local community. You will be responsible for driving HGV Class 2 Refuse Collection Vehicles and loading refuse, recycling, garden, food waste, and sacks onto the lorry; always prioritising health, safety, and excellent customer care.

As the Driver for your round, you will also act as chargehand, taking accountability for the vehicle and crew each day. In addition, you’ll assist with in-cab technology, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all information related to your route.

What you will need

You will need to hold a full UK Driver's License, an LGV Class 2 Category C licence and a valid driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

Thinking of joining us? Here’s why you should

At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company’s success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That’s why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

We value our staff

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle.

These include:

• A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading providers; including online access to UK-based GPs, plus life insurance.


• A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London.


• Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling.


• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.


• Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more.


• A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.

For more information on our fantastic benefits scheme, see our employee benefits brochure (pdf).

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact us by emailing [e-mail]

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 23 November 2026.

Interview date: week commencing, 30 November 2026 (Provisional).

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, at our discretion, so would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the vacancy. Interviews may therefore take place earlier than the date advertised.