Job Description

East Suffolk Services Limited, [Lowestoft, NR32 2EF

]

37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) during the induction period, increasing to 40 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday) on the 1 June 2026)

Salary:

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During induction period (based on 37 hours per week): 31,537 - 34,434 per annum

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From 1

st

June 2026 (based on 40 hours per week): 34,094 - 37,225 per annum

Permanent

Proposed start date: 16th March 2026 Lowestoft

Join our team at East Suffolk Services Limited and help keep our communities clean and safe!

At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.


We're a new, growing organisation - full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you'll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day.


This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community.


We currently have opportunities to join our Waste and Recycling team as a

Refuse HGV Driver/Loader.

Please note - The 40 hours per week and salary banding is subject to ongoing consultation which concludes at the end of January 2026.

Your role:

You'll be responsible for driving HGV Refuse Collection Vehicles and loading refuse, recycling, garden, food waste, and sacks onto the lorry - always prioritising health, safety, and excellent customer care. This role is essential in keeping our streets clean and tidy.


As the Driver for your round, you'll also act as chargehand, taking accountability for the vehicle and crew each day. In addition, you'll assist with in-cab technology, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all information related to your route.

What you will need:

You will need to hold a full UK Driver's License, an LGV Class 2 Category C licence and a valid driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).


If you're reliable, enjoy working as part of a team, have a keen awareness of health and safety and don't mind physical work in all weather conditions, we'd love to hear from you.

Thinking of joining us? Here's why you should

At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company's success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That's why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

We value our staff

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle. These include:

A

top-tier health and wellbeing package

through Canada Life, one of the UK's leading providers - including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists, plus life insurance. A

competitive, matched pension scheme

through Royal London. Access to a wide range of

support networks and wellbeing initiatives

, including mental health resources and specialist counselling.

Learning and development

opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.

Exclusive discounts

on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more. A

car benefit scheme

and

cycle to work scheme

to support your commute in a way that suits you.
For more information on our fantastic benefits scheme, see our

employee benefits brochure.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact

HR@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 11 January 2026.

Interview date:

week commencing

2 February 2026 (Lowestoft)

How to apply

Step 1 -

Read the advert and the

and Person Specification (docx/pdf)

- please note, this is currently a proposed job description, subject to consultation.

Step 2 - We are accepting CV's as applications for this post

. Please complete an online application and upload your CV as part of this process. Please note, our usual Supporting Statement template (docx) is not required for this post.