Job Description

The Waste Operations Team is, amongst other things, responsible for delivering an efficient and effective waste collection service to meet the requirements of both residents and businesses across the district.

We have an opportunity for someone who values the environment, who enjoys driving and who enjoys leading a small team to join us to contribute to the delivery of the service.

This role will primarily involve driving a refuse collection vehicle and supervising the crew, working to ensure safety and best practice is maintained, as well as enduring the HGV 'O' licence requirements are met at all times.

Responsibilities will include:

Collecting multiple waste streams in accordance with methods and arrangements outlined by the Council. Acting and working to meet the prescribed requirements of health and safety, ensuring there is no impact on the general public through completion of the round. Ensuring transport management requirements are met at all times. Acting as a supervisor to the designated crew throughout the round. Completing relevant paperwork such as attention cards, on board weighing system administration etc. Collecting any missed and illegally tipped refuse. Ensure vehicle driver checks are undertaken prior to and on completion of each shift, reporting any faults promptly. Work as part of a team to ensure standards, targets and performance indicators for the services are met with a focus customer needs and continuous service improvement.

You must:

hold a full Cat C HGV licence and a current CPC licence (please state the DVLA Licence categories that you hold, and the validity of your CPC card on your application) and have demonstrable experience of driving an HGV on a regular basis, preferably in a similar role. You will need to be able to undertake repetitive manual lifting, be able to follow procedures, complete tasks and accept direction and demonstrate a working knowledge of health and safety operational requirements. You should be able to lead by example and supervise a crew for the duration of the shift. You should also possess the ability to assess local road conditions to minimise disruption to traffic flow.

The role will require some flexibility in terms of working early mornings/late afternoons and some weekends where required, particularly following a bank holiday of a period of inclement weather for example.

You will be operating in a safety critical role where your safety is paramount, the Council has a zero-tolerance policy to taking illegal substances. This role will be subject to random Drugs and Alcohol testing.

For further information about the role or our organisation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the recruiting manager, or the HR team as follows:

Paul Warnes - Transport Manager

Email:

paul.warnes@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

Tel:

01508 533857

People Team:

peopleteam@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

Tel:

01508 533995

Closing Date:

12 September 2025

Interview Date:

Week commencing 22 September 2025

The interview for this role will be a 2-stage process, a face to face interview and then the requirement to demonstrate your driving proficiency and skills during a formal check drive. Only candidates successful at stage 1 will progress to the check drive which will be carried out in a Heavy Goods Vehicle. Please bring your Driving Licence and CPC card to the face-to-face interview.

Further Information

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

To hear why our employees think that working for us is so special, please visit our website.

How to apply

If you are an external applicant, please apply via our website.

For internal applicants, please apply via the internal website found through the job portal on Connect.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,534.00-30,886.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 671C - 08/25 - LC