LGV Driver/Loader/Sweeper/Recycler

North Devon; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

25 days holiday (29 after 5 years) + 2

Job summary

North Devon Council is seeking an HGV driver to operate refuse/recycling freighters or a road sweeper up to 26 tonnes, on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting around 6:30am, with some Saturday work around bank holidays.

The role includes manual collection, sweeping rounds, and ensuring rounds meet schedules. A valid HGV Class C or C+E licence is essential, along with good local area knowledge; experience with refuse/recycling vehicles is

Qualifications

• HGV Class C or C+E licence held with valid status.
• Good knowledge of the local area.
• Experience driving refuse, recycling or sweeping vehicles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manually collect recycling containers, refuse sacks, wheelie bins or special collections.
• Work on trade, domestic or street sweeping rounds.
• Manually sweep, litter pick and empty litter bins.
• Ensure rounds or sweeping schedules are completed satisfactorily.

Skills

HGV Licence

Local area knowledge

Refuse/recycling experience

Job description

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Job details

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Package We offer a supportive environment in an organisation with flexible working hours and a career average salary pension scheme.North Devon Council believes in valuing diversity and is committed to equal opportunities as a Disability Confident Employer

Job category/type Waste & Recycling

Date posted 09/09/2026

Job reference REQ000427

Job Advert

Full time permanent contract

We are looking for an HGV qualified driver to drive one of our Refuse/Recycling Freighters or a Road Sweeper up to 26 Tonnes in weight. As part of your job you will be expected to:

• Manually collect recycling containers, refuse sacks, wheelie bins, or special collections
• Work on trade or domestic or street sweeping rounds
• Manually sweep, litter pick and empty litter bins
• See that refuse/recycling rounds or sweeping schedules are completed satisfactorily

You will need to have:

• HGV Class C or C+E Driving Licence (heavy goods vehicle)
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Experience of driving refuse, recycling or sweeping vehicles beneficial

You will be required to work a minimum of 37 hours per week (full time), Monday to Friday, start time will be between 6.30am. Finishing between 2.30pm. You will also be required to work on a Saturday following a bank holiday. (We are currently trialling Task & Finish).

• As well as the local government pension scheme you will receive 25 days holiday, increasing to 29 days holiday after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays).

Interview date:1 / 2 October 2026

If you have not heard by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.