Refuse HGV Driver

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in East Suffolk is seeking a Refuse HGV Driver to join their team. This permanent role involves driving and loading duties in waste management, ensuring high service standards. Candidates must hold relevant licenses and demonstrate effective communication and resource management skills.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement (24 days, increasing to 27 after 5 years, plus bank holidays)

NEST pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and support networks

Qualifications

• Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.
• LGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.

Responsibilities

• Undertake driving and loading duties across waste management roles.
• Operate vehicles in accordance with relevant legislation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Resource management

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Professional Diploma in a relevant discipline

NVQ Level 2/3 in relevant services

Job description

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Job Details

• Location: East Suffolk Services Limited - Ufford Depot, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6ET
• Salary: £34,686.30 per annum
• Hours: 41.25 hours per week over 4 days (6am - 5pm)
• Type: Permanent

About the Role

East Suffolk Services Limited is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We have an opportunity to join the Refuse team as a HGV Refuse Driver.

Your Responsibilities

You will undertake driving and loading duties across waste management roles, operating vehicles in accordance with relevant legislation.

Requirements

• Ability to manage resources efficiently and deliver high standards of service
• Effective communication skills with clients, staff, and colleagues
• Ability to work to deadlines and independently or as part of a team
• Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• LGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Professional Diploma in a relevant discipline
• NVQ Level 2/3 in relevant services

If you believe you have the skills for this role, even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply. We welcome your application.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (24 days, increasing to 27 after 5 years, plus bank holidays)
• NEST pension scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and support networks

More Information

For an informal discussion, contact [e-mail].

Closing date: 11:30 pm, 26 May 2025

Interview: Week commencing 9 June 2025

How to Apply

1. Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification.
2. Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) indicating how you meet each criterion.
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. CVs are not accepted.

Visit our How to Apply section at suffolkjobsdirect.org for more details.