HGV Waste Services Driver – Flexible Working

Colchester Borough Council; Braintree; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Braintree District Council is seeking two safety-conscious HGV Waste Services Drivers to join our Waste and Recycling team. This full-time role involves driving LGV Cat C vehicles on varied routes across the district, collecting refuse, recycling, and other waste.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, adhere to health and safety procedures, and report using electronic devices. Working hours are 7am to 3pm Monday to Thursday and 7am to 2:30pm Friday, with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Full LGV Category C (HGV class 2) Driving Licence or above (essential).
• Drivers CPC qualification.
• Must be fully conversant with regulations for driving commercial vehicles up to Category C (tachographs, hours, maintenance, defect reporting).
• Experience in outdoor environment and physically demanding manual job.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the vehicle you are driving daily including performing daily vehicle checks.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure daily work is completed and reported correctly including using electronic reporting device.
• Carry out loading duties alongside your crew of loaders.
• Support other crews as needed.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Public facing

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

Full LGV Category C Driving Licence (essential)

Drivers CPC qualification

Job description

Braintree District Council is seeking two safety-conscious HGV Waste Services Drivers to join our Waste and Recycling team. This full-time role involves driving LGV Cat C vehicles on varied routes across the district, collecting refuse, recycling, and other waste.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, adhere to health and safety procedures, and report using electronic devices. Working hours are 7am to 3pm Monday to Thursday and 7am to 2:30pm Friday, with occasional weekends.