COM967 Driver/Loader

Environment Journal; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 692,000 - 727,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking a Refuse Driver/Loader based in Clitheroe, Lancashire. You will deliver a comprehensive refuse and recycling service across the council, ensuring safe and efficient collection rounds.

The role involves outdoor work, lifting sacks and occasional Saturday shifts in December/January, with weekdays-only hours prioritized for work/life balance. You will lead the crew, supervise waste collection and tipping, perform daily vehicle defect checks, and work as part

Qualifications

• Category C driving licence with LGV driving experience.
• Current CPC (Driver CPC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Team leader for the crew.
• Supervising the collection of waste and tipping.
• Responsible for daily vehicle defect checks.
• Working as part of a team.

Skills

LGV driving experience

CPC holder

Job description

Salary

Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £31,525 to £33,119 per annum

Expires

27/10/2026

Location

Clitheroe, Lancashire

Job Type

Full Time

You will deliver a comprehensive refuse and recycling service for the Council, whilst ensuring the safe and effective completion of collection rounds across the service.

In return, we offer working hours which are weekdays only and no evenings/weekends except some Saturdays in December/January. The hours are great for those who value their work/life balance and enjoy helping the local community.

As well as the driving aspect, you should be physically capable of undertaking repeated and frequent entries and exits of the cab of refuse collection and other vehicles, as well as some carrying and lifting of materials and paper sacks. This post is also suited to those who enjoy working outdoors in all conditions.

As a Refuse Driver/loader You Will Have

• Category C driving licence with previous LGV driving experience
• Current drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

You Will Be

• Team leader for the crew
• Supervising the collection of waste and subsequent tipping
• Responsible for the daily vehicle defect checks
• Working as part of a team

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, training and development opportunities, discounts at major retailers and a cycle to work scheme.

Company

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Salary

Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £31,525 to £33,119 per annum

Location

Clitheroe, Lancashire

Sector

Highways

Sector

Traffic Management

Sector

Transport Planning

Job Role

Director