Waste Collection Operative - HGV Driver/Loader

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council in Chelmsford, dedicated to enhancing community well-being through efficient waste and recycling collection. This physically demanding role offers an opportunity to work outdoors while leading a small team. You will be responsible for operating collection vehicles, ensuring safe practices, and making a positive impact on the environment. With flexible working hours available, this position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about contributing to their community and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Essential HGV/LGV license and current driver CPC card.
• Demonstrate understanding of safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew in waste and recycling collection.
• Operate waste/recycling collection vehicles safely.

Skills

HGV/LGV license

Driver CPC card

Digi card

Understanding of safe working practices

Knowledge of Chelmsford area

Job description

Job Description:

Join Our Team at Chelmsford City Council! Learn about us, our values, our range of benefits, and more.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a positive contribution to waste and recycling collection in the Borough, this could be the role for you.

We are seeking team members based at Freighter House, Boreham, to work throughout the Chelmsford Borough. You will lead a small crew collecting waste and recyclables from domestic properties and commercial businesses. These physically demanding roles involve repetitive manual handling.

As you will operate and be responsible for waste/recycling collection vehicles, an HGV/LGV license is essential, along with a current driver CPC card and Digi card. You should demonstrate a clear understanding of safe working practices. Knowledge of Chelmsford and surrounding areas is desirable.

The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week, either over a 4-day (Tuesday to Friday) or 5-day (Monday to Friday) schedule, depending on the vacancy.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups. All employees must share this commitment. The Council's Safer Recruitment process includes pre-employment vetting, safeguarding training, reference checks, and compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements.