Refuse Collection Driver – Safe Streets & Teamwork

Sefton Redeployment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council is recruiting for a frontline Waste Management role based across Sefton. You will drive and operate a large refuse collection vehicle on scheduled routes, perform daily checks, and work with loaders to complete collections safely and efficiently.

Outdoor, physical work in all weather, you will provide polite customer service and ensure compliance with health and safety policies. A team‑focused approach and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• The safe driving and operating of an RCV on scheduled routes.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly.
• Working closely with loaders and supervisors to complete collections to a high standard.
• Handling bins, bags, and waste containers safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, traffic laws, and service procedures and reporting any accidents.
• Providing polite and professional customer service to members of the public.
• Supporting additional tasks such as food waste, bulky waste, or street cleansing when required.

Job description

Sefton Council is recruiting for a frontline Waste Management role based across Sefton. You will drive and operate a large refuse collection vehicle on scheduled routes, perform daily checks, and work with loaders to complete collections safely and efficiently.

Outdoor, physical work in all weather, you will provide polite customer service and ensure compliance with health and safety policies. A team‑focused approach and reliability are essential.