LES Driver 3 (Bulk) - GLA16127

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow City Council is seeking a refuse collection driver to operate a large refuse vehicle, service commercial premises, and deliver bins. You will assist with bulk uplifts, complete paperwork, and perform related labour tasks while maintaining safety and public-facing professionalism.

The role requires an LGV Cat C license and CPC, with a 4 on/4 off pattern from 6.30am to 6.30pm. Salary shown includes allowances; overtime is paid with the pay scale set to rise in the near future.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV Licence Category C.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) required.
• Good communication and safety awareness in public-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive allocated large refuse collection vehicle.
• Service commercial premises and bin delivery.
• Assist with bulk uplifts and complete paperwork.
• Perform labouring activities as required.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Flexibility

Tools

LGV Licence Category C

CPC certificate

Job description

Job Description

You will drive and be responsible for any allocated large refuse collection vehicle, servicing commercial premises and bin delivery also assisting bulk uplifts, complete all relevant paperwork and carry out any associated labouring activities. You will have good communication skills, knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace, good communication skills and approach to dealing with the public and be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

A current LGV Licence, Category C and a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) are essential. Please note that appointments will be subject to medical checks in respect of fitness to drive and satisfactory completion of a driver's assessment.

This post operates on a 4 on 4 off pattern between the hours of 6.30am - 6.30pm. The salary for this role is £29,495.26 - £31,144.96 per annum inclusive of allowances. In addition, the post will receive 3.5 hours Contractual Overtime per week. The rate for this will depend on which point of the scale you are placed on.

The total pay shown above (including allowances where applicable) is the current total pay for this post. Under the Council's new Pay and Grading Structure, due to be implemented from 4 April 2027, the total pay for this role is expected to increase to £39,723.51 - £45,991.94.

Further information will be provided to candidates during the recruitment process.

Further Information

The Council promotes flexible working, we are happy to talk about flexible working options in relation to the role, to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women for senior roles, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Glasgow City Council aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see Working for Us\Job Evaluation

For further information about working for us please refer to our website GCC HR Policies