Lead Refuse HGV Driver & Loader – Local Impact

Suffolk County Council; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health & wellbeing package

Competitve pension scheme

Wellbeing networks and counselling

Learning and development

Exclusive discounts on tech & travel

Car benefit scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

East Suffolk Services Limited is recruiting an HGV Driver/Loader in Lowestoft. The role involves driving refuse collection vehicles and loading waste while prioritising health and safety and customer care.

You will act as chargehand for the vehicle and crew each day, and support in-cab tech to keep routes accurate. The position is permanent, 40 hours per week over 4 days (Tue–Fri), with a salary of £35,219–£38,454 per annum.

Qualifications

• Reliable and safety-conscious candidate.
• Able to work as part of a team and comply with health and safety requirements.
• CPC-qualified with LGV2/C licence and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV refuse collection vehicles and load refuse, recycling, garden and other waste.
• Prioritise health, safety and excellent customer care on every round.
• Act as chargehand for the vehicle and crew and manage daily operations.
• Assist with in-cab technology and ensure accurate route information.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

LGV Class 2 Category C Licence

Driver CPC

Job description

East Suffolk Services Limited is recruiting an HGV Driver/Loader in Lowestoft. The role involves driving refuse collection vehicles and loading waste while prioritising health and safety and customer care.

You will act as chargehand for the vehicle and crew each day, and support in-cab tech to keep routes accurate. The position is permanent, 40 hours per week over 4 days (Tue–Fri), with a salary of £35,219–£38,454 per annum.