Lead Waste Collection Driver (Category C)

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is seeking a Waste Management Driver in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The role involves driving a team to collect waste across streams including food waste, refuse, dry recycling, and garden waste, as part of in-house services.

A Category C licence and good public-service ethos are essential. The vacancy is permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with salary in the £32k–£33k range and a market supplement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Category C licence.
• Physically fit and able to move waste containers.
• Committed to high quality public services.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste across streams such as food waste, refuse, dry recycling or garden waste.
• Lead a small team and ensure tasks and paperwork are completed professionally, provide excellent customer service to residents, and help manage resources.

Skills

Category C licence

Physical fitness

Customer service

Job description

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is seeking a Waste Management Driver in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The role involves driving a team to collect waste across streams including food waste, refuse, dry recycling, and garden waste, as part of in-house services.

A Category C licence and good public-service ethos are essential. The vacancy is permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with salary in the £32k–£33k range and a market supplement.