Refuse Driver – AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Refuse Driver to operate large refuse and recycling collection vehicles across North Yorkshire. You will lead a small crew, perform safety checks, and ensure timely collections on urban and rural routes.

The role requires a valid LGV/HGV Class 2 licence and Driver CPC, with prior experience in waste collection and a strong focus on road safety. Early starts and occasional weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC card.
• Experience driving large goods vehicles safely.
• Good understanding of road safety and safe manoeuvring.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead a collection crew.
• Willingness to work early starts and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate LGV/HGV refuse collection vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete scheduled waste and recycling collection rounds.
• Lead and work alongside a small crew of loaders.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety and defect checks.
• Use in-cab systems or handheld devices to record collections and report any issues.
• Report missed collections, access issues, vehicle defects and other problems.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of road safety, particularly around pedestrians and residential areas.
• Work across urban and rural collection routes as required.

Skills

LGV/HGV driving

Team leadership

Safety conscious

Record keeping

Education

LGV/HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC card

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Refuse Driver

Location: North Yorkshire
Hours: 40 hours per week, typically Tuesday-Friday
Contract: Permanent/Seasonal

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Refuse Driver to operate large refuse and recycling collection vehicles and support the delivery of efficient waste collection services across North Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and operate LGV/HGV refuse collection vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete scheduled waste and recycling collection rounds.
• Lead and work alongside a small crew of loaders.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety and defect checks.
• Use in-cab systems or handheld devices to record collections and report any issues.
• Report missed collections, access issues, vehicle defects and other problems.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of road safety, particularly around pedestrians and residential areas.
• Work across urban and rural collection routes as required.

Requirements

• Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC card.
• Experience driving large goods vehicles safely.
• Good understanding of road safety and safe manoeuvring.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead a collection crew.
• Previous refuse or waste collection experience is desirable.
• Willingness to work early starts and occasional weekends where required.

This is a safety-critical role, and the successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant health and safety requirements.