Job Description

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.



We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.



Come join us and be part of our success.



We require a highly motivated, flexible, and committed Recycling Driver / Team Leader with responsibility for the safe operation of a refuse collection vehicle and leading a team of Recycling Officers in a busy and demanding service.



The job also requires manoeuvring of waste collection receptacles and an ability to meet high production levels. Along with engagement with members of the public to secure high levels of recycling and customer satisfaction.



Preferably you will have experience of providing waste and recycling collection services, operating bin lift and compaction equipment on a refuse collection vehicle and responding to customers in a helpful, informative, and courteous manner.



A HGV Class C (old style HGV Class II) licence, valid CPC clearance and experience of operating waste collection vehicles.



As part of the interview process you will be required to complete a driving assessment with our driving assessor.



At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.



We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.



See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.



At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Luke Denson on 0151 443 2510 or alternatively Thomas McGivern, 0151-443-2406



Interviews are likely to be held on 6 November 2025


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How to apply

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You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.