Refuse Driver – Bromsgrove

Concept Resources; Rugby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Concept Resources are recruiting an experienced Refuse Driver for a busy local authority environmental services team in the Bromsgrove area. The role is a full-time temporary position working four days per week, supporting waste collection operations across the local area.

The successful candidate will operate refuse collection vehicles safely, work with crews, and ensure waste collections are completed efficiently and safely, in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with entitlement for the refuse collection vehicle.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card where applicable.
• Excellent knowledge of road safety and vehicle checks.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable with early morning starts.

Responsibilities

• Drive refuse collection vehicles along designated routes.
• Carry out household and commercial waste collections.
• Work with collection operatives to complete daily rounds.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Follow road safety regulations and safe working procedures.
• Assist with collection duties when required.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are operated safely.

Skills

Driving experience

Road safety knowledge

DVLA licence check

Driver CPC

Right to Work

Job description

Concept Resources are currently recruiting for an experienced Refuse Driver to join a busy local authority environmental services team in the Bromsgrove area.

This is a full-time temporary position working four days per week, supporting waste collection operations across the local area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating refuse collection vehicles, working alongside collection crews and ensuring waste collections are completed efficiently and safely.

Duties

• Drive refuse collection vehicles along designated collection routes.
• Carry out household and commercial waste collections.
• Work closely with refuse collection operatives to complete daily rounds.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Follow road safety regulations and safe working procedures.
• Assist with collection duties where required.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are operated safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Ensure collections are completed according to scheduled routes.
• Report any vehicle defects, incidents or operational issues.
• Work effectively as part of a busy environmental services team.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to members of the public.

Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence with the appropriate entitlement for the refuse collection vehicle.
• Previous experience driving refuse collection vehicles or similar large commercial vehicles preferred.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card where applicable.
• Good understanding of road safety and vehicle checks.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable with early morning starts.
• Must successfully complete a DVLA licence check before commencing work.
• Valid Right to Work documentation.