Senior 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

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.