Job Description

Help keep our community clean, safe and well-maintained. We're looking for a reliable and motivated Waste Operative (Driver) to operate 7.5-tonne vehicles (C1 licence) and support a small team across our waste collection services.
What you'll do

• Drive up to 7.5 tonne refuse collection vehicles (C1 licence)
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and operate lifting equipment safely
• Lead and support a small team of loaders
• Move and manoeuvre bins, boxes and caddies
• Use in-cab technology or paper records
• Provide clear guidance to residents on waste and recycling
• Maintain safe working practices and deal with contamination issues

What we're looking for
Essential

• C1 licence (up to 7.5 tonnes)
• Valid Driver CPC
• Digital tachograph holder
• Able to walk several miles per day and undertake manual handling
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Able to manage and motivate a small team
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Professional, tactful and reliable

Desirable

• WAMITAB qualification

About the role

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Work across refuse collection, waste transfer station and household recycling centres
• Responsible for vehicle, equipment and PPE
• Shared supervision of a crew of 1-5 employees

Why work with us

• Supportive and friendly team
• Stable role with career-grade progression
• Varied outdoor work with visible impact on the local community
• Opportunities to develop skills across waste services

Apply today
If you're a confident C1 driver with CPC certification and enjoy hands-on, team-focused work outdoors, we'd love to hear from you. , ENT_QUOTES, 'UTF-8')]
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Derby DE24
Permanent
38000-45000 DOE
Long Eaton
Temp to Perm
18.00
Dartford Kent
Driving Jobs
15.62 per hour
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