Refuse Driver - MOR12283

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council in Elgin seeks a Street Sweeping/Refuse Collection operative based at Moycroft. May cover other depots. Requires HGV licence and experience driving HGV vehicles.

You will operate and service rounds, perform general cleansing, and uphold health and safety standards in all weather conditions. Mon-Fri, 37 hours plus overtime; starting salary £28,244.32 (£14.68/hour).

Qualifications

• HGV licence held and valid.
• Experience driving HGV vehicles.
• Must be literate and able to follow instructions.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to supervise crew and communicate with the public.
• Willingness to follow direction and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Operate Street Sweeping/Refuse Collection vehicles and any other allocated vehicle.
• Manage operation and service of the round.
• Carry out general cleansing duties.
• Ensure high standards of Health and Safety are followed.

Skills

HGV Licence

Experience in HGV driving post

Literacy

Teamwork

Public communication

Flexibility

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

Based at Moycroft in Elgin, may be required to cover other duties at various depots

Responsibilities

Operate and be responsible for Street Sweeping/Refuse Collection vehicles and any other vehicle allocated

Responsibility for the operation and service of the round

General cleansing duties

To ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety are applied

The Individual

HGV Licence

Experience in an HGV driving post

Must be literate and able to act on instructions

Able to work on own under instruction and as part of team

Able to understand and act on instruction

Able to supervise crew

Able to communicate with members of the public

Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to the practice of good team working

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to bend and stretch in order to uplift waste and recyclable materials

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Closing Date: 16 October 2026

Starting Salary: £28,244.32

£14.68 per hour

Working pattern: Mon-Fri / 37 hours per week plus 2hrs OT per week

Further information contact 07800 670639