HGV Driver Loaders

Warrington Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking waste collection drivers/loaders for their Refuse and Recycling Collection Service. The role requires flexibility to work across various types of waste collections and a valid category C licence. Successful applicants will enjoy 26 days of annual leave, rising to 31 after 5 years, along with access to a competitive benefits package. Join a dedicated team at Woolston Depot committed to delivering high-quality services to the community.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Uniform/safety equipment

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a valid, clean category C class licence.
• Driver’s Certificate of Professional Competence is required.
• Ability to converse in accurate spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect domestic, recyclable, food, and green waste.
• Work flexibly across various services.
• Operate within agreed working hours.

Skills

Flexibility

Customer service

Communication in English

Education

Category C licence

Driver’s Certificate of Professional Competence

Job description

*Please only apply if you hold a category C licence*

About us

An opportunity has arisen within the Council’s Refuse and Recycling Collection Service for the recruitment of 13 x waste collection driver/loaders based at Woolston Depot.

We are committed to delivering a high quality service to our residents and are looking for flexible and enthusiastic team members to work with us to achieve our aims.

The role

The successful applicants will be expected to be flexible and prepared to work across the whole range of services we provide including domestic, recyclable, food and green waste collections.

Operational hours of work are for 37 hours per week over a 4 day working week Tuesday to Friday 6.30am to 4.15pm. The hours available are for a full day shift within the operating days and times shown.

What's needed?

Applicants are required to hold a valid, clean category C class licence and Driver’s Certificate of Professional Competence qualification card. Successful applicants may be required to complete a company medical and a driving assessment prior to employment.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Uniform/safety equipment

Key Dates & Further Information

For an informal discussion please contact Antony Cooke 01925 443035

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Woolston Depot, Hawthorne Avenue, Warrington, WA1 4AL