Refuse Driver / Collector

Derby City Council; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 40,005 - 43,433; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing calendar

Discount schemes

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Refuse Driver/Collector to join its refuse team in Derby. You will drive refuse collection vehicles to support domestic refuse and recycling across about 130,000 properties, working 37 hours over Tue-Fri 6:00–15:45 with occasional overtime.

The role includes induction, training, safe driving practices, vehicle checks and supervising round members. Essential items include LGV Class C licence, Driver CPC, GCSE English (C), good IT skills and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have LGV Class C licence and Driver CPC.
• GCSE English grade C or above (or demonstrable equivalent).
• Some supervisory experience and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drive refuse collection vehicles safely and efficiently to collect domestic refuse and recycling.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicle is roadworthy.
• Maintain cab cleanliness and assist with reporting and customer service.

Skills

LGV Class C Licence

Driver CPC

Supervisory experience

IT skills

In-cab technology

Education

GCSE English Grade C

Tools

In-cab technology

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Refuse Driver / Collector Job reference 000012360 Date posted 21/07/2026 Application closing date 30/08/2026 Working Pattern Full time Salary Grade F, £30,024 - £32,597 a year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Waste Management Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: Grade F, £30,024 - £32,597 a year
Location: 15 Stores Road, Derby, DE214BD
Hours: 37 hrs - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for a motivated individual to join the refuse team as a Refuse Driver/Collector; as a service we are committed to providing the City of Derby with a reliable and regular refuse collection operations.
As a Driver/Collector your role will be key to supporting the operational delivery of this service by driving any refuse collection or associated vehicles safely to facilitate the safe and efficient collection of domestic refuse and recycling waste, from approximately 130,000 properties.
Applicants will be required to work 37 hours over 4 days, Tuesday – Friday, 6.00 am – 15.45 pm, with the option of occasional overtime.

A full induction, training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:

• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers

The Opportunity

In the role of Refuse Driver/ Collector, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:

You will be the chargehand for the round and responsible for refuse collectors including agency collectors
Ensuring safe working practices are adhered to
You will also be responsible for ensuring daily vehicle checks are completed and the vehicle is safe for operational use
Maintaining the vehicle cleanliness’ inside the cab and external surfaces

About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
LGV Class C License and a Driver CPC
GCSE English Grade C or above (or demonstratable equivalent)
Being physically fit is a must as when collecting, the role requires working at a good pace and walking up to 20 miles per day in all weathers
Good IT skills and experience in using in-cab technology and be able to provide reports both verbally and in written format
Some supervisory experience and the ability to work as a team with minimal supervision
Great communication skills and able to liaise effectively with members of the public, customers, and crew members, providing excellent customer service.
Willing to wear corporate uniform and PPE which are provided. A full induction, training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

Next Steps

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.

The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 30th August 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held: in person at 15 Stores Road, Derby DE21 4BD

If you would prefer to apply for this job using your CV, then please download the attached Declaration Form and send it to [e-mail] . Without a completed declaration form, your application will not be accepted. We also encourage you to download the Equalities Form and return this to [e-mail] however this is optional and will not affect your application.

Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.

Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.

Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.

We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.

Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at [e-mail].u k. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/

Refuse Driver Collector Job Description

Driver Collector Person Specification

Declaration Form for CV Applications.docx

Equalities Form for CV Applications.docx