Job Description

Salary

29,028 to 31,500 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent

Date posted

09/01/2026

Job reference

REQ00002808



If you enjoy working outside and would like to make a positive contribution to the collection of both waste and recycling, this could be the job for you.

We are seeking a number of people to join our Waste Collection team based at Freighter House, Boreham. Working throughout the Borough you will lead a small crew collecting various household waste from domestic properties. This is a physically demanding role which will also involve repetitive manual handling.

Demonstrating a clear understanding of safe working practices and the relevant legislation associated with driving a HGV/LGV vehicle so that the Council remains compliant with its operator's licence are essential to being successful in this role.

The possession of a HGV/LGV licence and a current driver CPC card is also an essential requirement for this role.

Successful applicants will be required to work 37 hours over a 4 day week, Tuesday - Friday.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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