LGV Waste Collection Driver – Lead & Drive Change

Biffa Group; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Biffa Perkz discounts

Family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Biffa Group is hiring an LGV Driver Loader to operate waste collection vehicles on a Monday–Friday schedule, 42.5 hours per week, 05:30–15:00. The role pays £19.87 per hour, roughly £43,912 annually, with duties including loading and street cleansing tasks across local communities.

You will work outdoors, often taking initiative and possibly leading a small crew, contributing to cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods.

Qualifications

• LGV/HGV license and Driver CPC are essential.
• Tachograph card is required.
• Experience driving HGV and waste collection vehicles is preferred.
• Able to perform manual handling and operate vehicle safely.
• Capable of daily vehicle checks and defect reporting.
• Able to follow planned routes and collect efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV waste collection vehicles to collect and empty bins, boxes and bags.
• Carry out street cleansing activities such as sweeping and litter picking.
• Work outdoors and use initiative with potential team leadership.
• Ensure safety procedures and daily vehicle checks are completed.

Skills

LGV/HGV license

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

HGV driving experience

Waste vehicle experience

Manual handling

Vehicle checks

Safe route planning

Job description

Biffa Group is hiring an LGV Driver Loader to operate waste collection vehicles on a Monday–Friday schedule, 42.5 hours per week, 05:30–15:00. The role pays £19.87 per hour, roughly £43,912 annually, with duties including loading and street cleansing tasks across local communities.

You will work outdoors, often taking initiative and possibly leading a small crew, contributing to cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods.