LGV Driver / Loader

Cherwell District Council; Banbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Incremental pay award (April after one

Free PPE and uniform

Robust training and development

Job summary

Cherwell District Council in Banbury is seeking LGV2 drivers to join the Thorpe Lane Depot team. Training is provided on the fleet, with a focus on safety and providing excellent service to customers. The role is based on-site with a supportive work environment.

The position offers a three-day weekend, good work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package including PPE, training, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Class 2 driving license
• Driver CPC would be an advantage
• Conscientious, reliable and resilient
• Flexible and work well as part of a team
• Passionate about providing a great service
• Physically fit and robust

Skills

Class 2 driving license

Driver CPC would be an advantage

Conscientious, reliable and resilient

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Passionate about providing a great ser

Physically fit and robust

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

37 hours per week,2 permanent vacancies and 1 fixed term (6months) at the Banbury Depot

The Job:

• Are you tired of being away from home for days on end?
• Are you ready to work for a business that encourages good work life balance that includes a three-day weekend every week?
• Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge?

Cherwell District Council have a great opportunity for LGV2 Drivers to join our growing team at, Thorpe Lane Depot Banbury. You might be thinking, I don't have waste management experience? No problem, we offer in house, on the job training and instruction on the various vehicles we operate in our fleet, so your experience as a driver will be utilised and your skills and knowledge base will increase.

We have high safety standards, which reflects the good working conditions we operate in as well as supply all required PPE. So, if you are a team player who offers a flexible work approach and a passion for providing excellent service to our customers, we would be happy to hear from you.

The Person:

• Class 2 driving license
• Driver CPC would be an advantage
• Conscientious, reliable and resilient
• Flexible and work well as part of a team
• Passionate about providing a great service
• Physically fit and robust

The Benefits:

The Council is an equal opportunities employer and has flexible working practices.

• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity to join the very generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one year's service)
• Free PPE and uniform
• A robust training and development programme
• Free annual CPC Training, paid at overtime rate
• Discount at local Leisure facilities

Interview date: Monday 12 October 2026

For more information, please contact Peter Rae, Waste Collection Supervisor, on 01295 221915.