Waste Management Driver

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Waste Management Driver to lead a team collecting food waste while providing excellent customer service. This full-time role requires a minimum Category C driving license and physical fitness. Responsibilities include the distribution of food waste containers and ensuring efficient recycling practices. The position offers a generous salary and benefits like flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Category C licence is required.
• Must be physically fit to walk long distances and move waste containers.
• Strong customer service skills are essential for this frontline role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team collecting food waste using new vehicles.
• Assist in distributing food waste containers to residents.
• Ensure tasks and paperwork are completed professionally.
• Support residents in recycling effectively to meet council targets.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Education

Category C driving licence

Job description

Overview

Waste Management Driver. 12 vacant positions. Grade 4, £31,022 up to 32,061 per annum pro rata (including market supplement). 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a permanent contract.

We currently have twelve vacancies for Category C Driving positions ahead of the implementation of a new Food Waste Service commencing February next year. We are proud of our in-house waste collection services and have invested in a brand-new fleet of refuse collection vehicles in September this year, with new food waste collection vehicles arriving February 2026.

Your role will include being responsible for a small team collecting food waste in our new food waste collection vehicles primarily, but you may also collect other waste streams (Refuse, Dry Recycling or Garden waste) as part of the wider waste management services we provide. You will also be involved in the initial distribution of food waste containers to residents prior to food waste collections commencing.

As the team leader you will ensure tasks and paperwork are completed in a professional manner, deliver excellent customer service to our residents, and help ensure better management of our resources. You will also support residents to recycle their waste effectively, enabling the council to meet its Corporate Plan objective to increase recycling in the borough.

You must hold a minimum of a Category C licence and be physically fit, able to walk long distances each day, move wheeled bins, sacks, and any other waste containers as required. Excellent customer service is essential for this key frontline service.

Applicants should be committed individuals who are looking to provide high quality public services to our residents. You will be expected to behave in accordance with the council’s values, which include being customer focused and courteous when interacting with members of the public, whilst ensuring service standards are met.

Closing date: 9 November 2025

Interview dates: 25, 27 November 2025 and 5 December 2025

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.

Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays. Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities.

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Responsibilities

• Lead a small team collecting food waste in new food waste collection vehicles; may also collect other waste streams as part of the wider waste management services.
• Assist in the initial distribution of food waste containers to residents before collections commence.
• Ensure tasks and paperwork are completed professionally and deliver excellent customer service to residents.
• Support residents to recycle waste effectively to help meet the council’s recycling targets.

Qualifications

• Category C driving licence (minimum).
• Physical fitness to walk long distances daily and to move wheeled bins, sacks and other waste containers.
• Excellent customer service skills for frontline service delivery.
• Commitment to providing high quality public services and aligning with council values (customer focused, courteous).