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Serco Limited; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension

Training and development: 1,100+ in‑h

Health and wellbeing: EAP, health line

Discounts across retailers

Refer A Friend scheme

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Serco Limited in Sandwell, UK, is looking for an HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver to join the team. You will deliver a full waste and recycling service to local residents and businesses, maintaining high standards and delivering excellent customer service.

You will work with loaders, perform safety checks, and be the public face in the community, ensuring a smooth, efficient round and helping teammates meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence and a Driver CPC.
• Be physically fit and healthy to perform demanding rounds.
• Be a dedicated, friendly and professional team player with a drive for targets.

Responsibilities

• Complete a pre-planned route with loaders, collecting waste and recycling from residences and businesses.
• Be the public face of Serco in the community.
• Perform vehicle safety checks and keep the truck clean and ready before starting the round.
• Collaborate with loaders to work efficiently and hit targets.

Skills

Public-facing

Team player

Customer service

Safety conscious

Education

Class 1/2 driving licence

Driver CPC certificate

Job description

HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver

Location: Sandwell, B69 2BP

Working hours: 37, Monday to Thursday 05.30 to 13.30pm, Friday 05.30 to 13.00pm

Salary: £34,724 per annum + excellent benefits

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

About the Role

Keep your streets clean and your community proud.

Join our Sandwell team as an HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver and play a vital role in keeping your community clean, safe, and sustainable.

Working alongside a professional and friendly team, you’ll deliver a full waste and recycling service to local residents and businesses. Your efforts will help maintain high standards across the community while providing excellent customer service every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Complete a pre-planned route as the driver, with your team of loaders, collecting waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
• Be the public face of Serco in the community.
• Ensure that your vehicle safety checks are completed and that your truck is clean and work ready, before setting off on your roundIn our team, we all pitch in! As well as driving the lorry, you’ll work alongside our loaders too – staying active and helping to get things done quickly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Are physically fit and healthy (this is a must, due to the nature of the work!)
• Are a dedicated, friendly and professional team player
• Are willing to go the extra mile on your rounds to help your team hit its targets

Benefits

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Holidays: 25 days, plus bank holidays

Company Culture

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.