Job Description

Job Introduction

The pay range for this role will be 28,142 - 31,537 p.a. (pro rata for part time colleagues)

We're looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.



Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role is a fixed amount of 1200 (pro rata for part time colleagues)



Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on,

'More than just a job' brochure

Are you a team player with excellent customer service skills who is looking for a new challenge?


BCP Council is looking to recruit several LGV/HGV Drivers who are flexible and willing to drive a range of vehicles.


We operate a Refuse, Recycling and Food Waste service within the local area.


The positions are full-time for 37 hours a week. It may involve some weekend working, early starts and some late finishes.


Good communication skills are essential as you will be speaking to members of the public and some commercial customers.


If you are a flexible, hardworking, team player, who is able to carry out instructions efficiently and is proud to get the job done well, you will be an asset to our team.



You will be expected to work all Bank Holidays, at enhanced rates of pay, except Christmas Day, Boxing


Day, and New Year's Day. You will be required to work three catch up Saturdays (except when Christmas


Day or Boxing Day fall on a weekend resulting in a substitute bank holiday, in this situation you will be


expected to work the substitute bank holiday, at enhanced rates of pay, and one or two catch up


Saturdays).

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact

Glen Knight on 01202 127163, or Paul Tanner on 01202118961 alternatively contact

Dave Nichols, Waste and Cleansing Service Manager on 01202 155918

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council


At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce--

we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people.

From 1 December 2025

, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace.


Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.


Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)

Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you


More About us | Working for BCP