Refuse Driver/Loader

Erewash Borough Council; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Refuse Driver/Loaders to join their Waste and Recycling Services team. This role involves driving refuse lorries and collecting waste, ensuring high-quality service delivery to the community. Ideal candidates will possess an HGV Class 2 driving licence and have a commitment to customer service. The position offers a physically active work environment, with opportunities to make a positive impact on local residents. Join a supportive team that values health, wellbeing, and continuous training, and enjoy generous annual leave and other attractive benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised leisure membership

Training and learning opportunities

Free workplace parking

Full PPE provided

Health and wellbeing support

Employee benefits platform access

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 2 driving licence is essential.
• Experience in a customer-oriented environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive refuse/recycling lorry while ensuring health and safety.
• Collect waste from wheeled bins and recycling bags.
• Dispose of clinical waste as required.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving licence

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Physical fitness

Job description

REFUSE DRIVER/LOADERS

Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Waste and Recycling Services
Grade D: £25,992 to £28,624 per year (£13.47 to £14.84 per hour)
Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (working Monday to Friday inclusive)
Location: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RA

An opportunity has arisen for Refuse Driver/Loaders to join Erewash Borough Council’s Waste and Recycling Services team within the Environmental and Community Services Directorate. The team is responsible for providing a high-quality refuse/recycling service to customers and ensuring controlled waste is collected in line with the Council’s duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

What you will be doing:

You will be working closely and collaboratively with your colleagues to deliver results that have a positive impact on residents living in the Borough. The main duties involve:

1. Driving the refuse/recycling lorry whilst observing health and safety requirements and minimising inconvenience to the public.
2. Collecting waste contained in wheeled bins or waste contained in the Council’s green recycling bags which contain dry recyclable materials.
3. Delivering or collecting wheeled bins.
4. Collecting and disposing of clinical waste.

What we are looking for:

You will hold a full HGV Class 2 driving licence and have experience of working in a customer-orientated environment. Ideally, you will have experience of refuse and recycling collection systems, but this is not essential. The ability to work well as part of a team, and experience of using your own initiative are also essential requirements of the role as you may be required to work alone at times. You will be required to work competently to provide a high-quality service and always display a caring attitude towards members of the public.

This is a physically demanding role in which you may be required to walk long distances in all weather conditions. You should therefore possess a reasonable level of fitness and have physical health conducive to driving an HGV and moving full wheeled bins.

What do we offer?

In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits of working for us include:

1. Generous annual leave package – 29 days rising to 33 days annual leave (dependent on service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
2. Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
3. Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work Scheme.
4. Opportunities for training and learning.
5. Free workplace parking.
6. Full PPE is provided.
7. Access to health and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 employee telephone helpline and wellbeing App), annual flu vaccination (if eligible) and free driver eye tests.
8. Following successful completion of your probation period, you will have access to our employee benefits platform including lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice scheme for the purchase of home and electronics goods, and cycle to work scheme.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12 January 2025 at midnight.

How to apply:

To apply please visit http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire NG10 1HU, Telephone: [phone] (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: .

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.