Waste Disposal Driver/Labourer

West Yorkshire Pension Fund; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

West Yorkshire Pension Fund is seeking a motivated LGV Driver/Labourer for our Waste Disposals team at the Bowling Back Lane Transfer Loading Station, Bradford. The role runs 37 hours with contractual overtime of 5.5 hours, Monday to Friday, and requires a valid LGV CE licence, Driver CPC, and digital tachograph card.

You will drive LGV class 1 vehicles, operate hook loaders and bulk trailers, assist customers, and complete paperwork at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Requires LGV class 1 (CE) licence, valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card.
• Experience driving LGV class 1 vehicles including Hook Loaders.
• Health & safety conscious with safe operating practices.
• Experience of manual work, handling weight and walking long distances.
• Good literacy and numeracy to complete records.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV vehicles, Hook Lifts and Bulk Ejection Trailers to collect and deliver waste and recyclables.
• Work at Transfer Loading Stations and Household Waste Recycling Centres, assist customers and service users.
• Operate plant machinery and equipment, and complete delivery/collection notes and vehicle records.
• Maintain required paperwork such as maintenance forms and logs.

Skills

LGV licence CE

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph

Hook Loader experience

Manual handling

Literacy & numeracy

Health & safety awareness

Job description

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Bowling Back Lane Transfer Loading Station, Bradford

Closing Date:

30/09/2026

Job Category:

Department:

Department of Environment

Service:

Job Introduction

Waste & Fleet Services are looking for an LGV Driver/Labourer within Waste Disposals based at Bowling Back Lane Transfer Loading Station, Bradford, the role is 37 plus 5.5 hours contractual overtime Monday to Friday.

Please do not apply if you do not hold a valid HGV Class 1 (CE) licence.

Driving LGV Vehicles, Hook Lifts and Bulk Ejection Trailers collecting and delivering waste and recyclables from our waste disposal sites to 3rd party processing plants & disposal sites.

Working at our Transfer Loading Stations and Household Waste Recycling Centres, assisting and advising customers & service users, operating large items of plant machinery & equipment, compaction equipment, loading shovels & 360 wheeled excavators.

Completing required paperwork such as delivery/collection notes, maintenance forms and vehicle and driving records.

You will also need to:

• Hold a current LGV class 1 (CE) licence, a valid driver's CPC and a digital drivers card.
• Have experience of driving and maintaining LGV class 1 vehicles including Hook Loaders
• Have a positive approach to Health & Safety and safe operations.
• Have experience of manual work regarding the handling of weight, lifting and walking long distances.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills in order to complete work, plant and vehicle record sheets.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.