Waste Operative (Driver) - C1 Licence (7.5 Tonne)

Frontline Recruitment Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Scunthorpe is seeking a Waste Operative (Driver) with a C1 licence. This full-time role involves driving refuse collection vehicles, leading a small team, and engaging with the community on waste and recycling. Ideal candidates will possess a valid Driver CPC and have excellent customer service skills. The role offers the chance for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly team

Career-grade progression

Varied outdoor work

Qualifications

• C1 licence required for driving 7.5-tonne vehicles.
• Valid Driver CPC certification is essential.
• Digital tachograph holder is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive refuse collection vehicles and carry out vehicle checks.
• Lead a small team and provide guidance to residents on waste.
• Maintain safe working practices and manage contamination issues.

Skills

C1 licence (up to 7.5 tonnes)

Valid Driver CPC

Good customer service

Communication skills

Ability to manage and motivate a team

Ability to work independently

Job description

Waste Operative (Driver) – C1 Licence (7.5 Tonne)

Location: Cottage Beck Road Depot, DN16 1TS

Full-time 37 hours Tuesday–Friday

Pay: £14.50 (PAYE) or £18.29 (LTD)

Contract length: 24 / 11 / 2025 until 21 / 02 / 2026

LAST 2 YEARS REFERENCES REQUIRED (all gaps verified)

Help keep our community clean, safe and well-maintained. We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Waste Operative (Driver) to operate 7.5-tonne vehicles (C1 licence) and support a small team across our waste collection services.

What you’ll do

• Drive up to 7.5 tonne refuse collection vehicles (C1 licence)
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and operate lifting equipment safely
• Lead and support a small team of loaders
• Move and manoeuvre bins, boxes and caddies
• Use in-cab technology or paper records
• Provide clear guidance to residents on waste and recycling
• Maintain safe working practices and deal with contamination issues

Essential

• C1 licence (up to 7.5 tonnes)
• Valid Driver CPC
• Digital tachograph holder
• Able to walk several miles per day and undertake manual handling
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Able to manage and motivate a small team
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Professional, tactful and reliable

Desirable

• WAMITAB qualification

About the role

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Work across refuse collection, waste transfer station and household recycling centres
• Responsible for vehicle, equipment and PPE
• Shared supervision of a crew of 1–5 employees

Why work with us

• Supportive and friendly team
• Stable role with career‑grade progression
• Varied outdoor work with visible impact on the local community
• Opportunities to develop skills across waste services

Apply today

If you’re a confident C1 driver with CPC certification and enjoy hands‑on, team‑focused work outdoors, we’d love to hear from you