Refuse Recycling Driver – LGV

Rugby Borough Council; Rugby; On-site; GBP 34,110 - 36,862; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Structured Induction Program

Learning and Development opportunities

Payment of professional subscription

Family Friendly Policies

Health & wellbeing support

Generous compassionate leave

Retail Discounts

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Refuse Recycling Driver to ensure high standards of waste and recycling collections. You will represent the council and carry out duties like street sweeping and waste collection. A valid Category-C licence and Driver CPC qualification are required. The role offers benefits such as 35 days of leave, a pension scheme, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• You need a valid Category-C large goods vehicle licence for waste collection vehicles.
• Driver CPC qualification and tachograph card are mandatory.
• Understanding health and safety legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection and disposal of waste streams.
• Conduct street sweeping operations when necessary.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations while performing duties.

Skills

Valid Category-C large goods vehicle licence

Driver CPC qualification

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Ability to follow planned routes

Teamwork skills

Job description

Refuse Recycling Driver – LGV

£34,110 - £36,862 (including Market Supplement of £1,648 and vehicle check)

Full time – 42 hours a week (including 5 hours contractual overtime)

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

This is an important and highly visible front‑line role representing the Council on a daily basis to all Borough users and residents whilst ensuring that the highest standards of waste and recycling collections are met at all times.

Duties include ensuring all waste streams, including Trade Waste, are collected and disposed of in line with service objectives. You will also be doing street sweeping operations as needed.

About you

You’ll need a Valid Category‑C large goods vehicle licence (suitable to drive waste collection vehicles up to 32 tonnes) and hold a Driver CPC qualification, valid DCQ card and tachograph card and be able to pass a driver’s medical examination.

You’ll need an understanding of health and safety legislation (including manual handling) and Road Traffic Regulations, alongside the ability to read electronic (in‑cab system) and paper‑based maps and follow existing planned routes.

The ability to be able to push wheeled bins and lift container/bulky waste items of household waste and be able to work alone with minimal supervision and as part of a team is also required.

You’ll also need to be flexible with working additional hours as required and the ability to work Bank Holidays and additional statutory days.

Benefits

• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more