Refuse Driver

Civic Recruitment Limited; Hambleton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Refuse Driver to operate HGV refuse collection vehicles safely and efficiently across North Yorkshire, delivering timely waste services and high levels of customer service to local residents.

You will perform daily safety checks, maintain vehicle roadworthiness, and work as part of a team to meet schedules while adhering to Health & Safety policies and reporting incidents.

Qualifications

• Experience driving HGV vehicles.
• Experience in Waste Management or Local Authority operations.
• Ability to perform vehicle safety inspections and defect reporting.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV refuse collection vehicles on designated routes.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.
• Maintain vehicle roadworthiness and comply with regulations.
• Support refuse and recycling collection operations.
• Work with crews to deliver efficient waste services.
• Complete defect reports and maintenance documentation.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and safe practices.
• Interact with residents to provide high levels of service.

Skills

HGV driving

Customer service

Teamwork

Outdoors work

Job description

As a Refuse Driver, you will be responsible for operating HGV refuse collection vehicles safely and efficiently while supporting waste management and environmental services across North Yorkshire. You will ensure collections are completed on schedule, maintain vehicle safety standards, and deliver high levels of customer service to local residents.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Drive refuse collection vehicles on designated collection routes.
  
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.
  
• Ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant with transport regulations.
  
• Support refuse and recycling collection operations.
  
• Work closely with collection crews to deliver efficient waste services.
  
• Complete vehicle defect reports and maintenance documentation.
  
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.
  
• Operate vehicles safely within residential and public environments.
  
• Report incidents, accidents, and operational issues.
  
• Assist with loading and collection duties where required.
  
• Maintain excellent customer service standards when interacting with the public.
  
• Ensure routes are completed efficiently and on schedule.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience driving HGV vehicles.
  
• Experience working within Waste Management, Refuse Collection, Environmental Services, or Local Authority operations.
  
• Experience carrying out vehicle safety inspections and defect reporting.
  
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
  
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
• Good communication and customer service skills.