Waste Management Driver

Hinckley; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinckley & Bosworth - A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY is seeking a Waste Management Driver in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The role involves leading a small team to collect waste across streams, including food waste and recycling, as part of our in-house services.

The ideal candidate holds a Category C licence, is physically fit for daily duties, and can maintain high standards of customer service while supporting the council’s waste management objectives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Category C licence.
• Physically fit to walk long distances and handle waste containers.
• Committed to providing high quality public services to residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team collecting waste across streams (food waste, refuse, dry recycling, garden waste).
• Ensure tasks and paperwork are completed professionally and on time.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents and support recycling across the community.

Skills

Category C licence

Education

Category C licence

Job description

Waste Management Driver

Salary: £32,046 up to £33,119per annum pro rata including market supplement
Grade: 4
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday

About the role

We currently have a vacancy for a Category C driving positionwithin our Waste Management team.

We are very proud of our in-house waste collection services and have recently invested in a new fleet of refuse collection vehicles, including new food waste collection vehicles most recently arriving.

What you will be doing

As the Waste Management Driver, you will be responsible for a small team collecting waste across our waste streams, such as food waste, refuse, dry recycling or garden waste, as part of the wider waste management services we provide.

About you

As the team leader, you will ensure tasks and paperwork are completed in a professional manner, that excellent customer service is provided to our residents and help ensure better management of our resources. You will also be supporting residents to recycle their waste effectively, enabling the council to meet Corporate Plan objectives.

Essential criteria

• You must hold a minimum of Category C licence.
• Be physically fit, able to walk long distances each day and move wheeled bins, sacks and any other waste containers.
• Be committed individuals who are looking to provide high quality public services to our residents.

Closing date: 9October 2026

Interview date: 19 October 2026

Hinckley & Bosworth - A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.