Refuse Collection Driver/Crew Leader (HGV)
Salary: £32,748 per annum
37 hours per week | Permanent
Be the Face of Rushcliffe
Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a rewarding role with excellent benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day?
Join Rushcliffe Borough Council's award-winning recycling2go team and become one of the most visible representatives of the Council in our communities. Every day, you'll be delivering essential services that residents rely upon, helping to keep Rushcliffe clean, sustainable, and one of the best places to live in the country.
As a Refuse Collection Driver/Crew Leader, you'll not only lead your crew and operate your vehicle safely and efficiently, but you'll also act as an ambassador for the Council, providing excellent customer service and ensuring our high standards are maintained across the Borough.
What You'll Be Doing
Driving and operating refuse collection vehicles safely and efficiently.
Leading a collection crew and ensuring work is completed to high standards.
Collecting domestic waste and recyclables across the Borough.
Supporting a variety of waste management services, including:
Glass collections
Bulky household waste collections
Septic tank and cesspool emptying
Providing excellent customer service to residents.
Promoting safe working practices and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.
Why Join Rushcliffe Borough Council?
Enjoy a Better Work-Life Balance
Our standard working pattern is: Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 3.00pm plus four Saturdays per year prior to Bank Holiday weekends.
No regular evenings or Sunday working, helping you maintain a healthy balance between work and home life.
Excellent Local Government Benefits
✅ 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with continuous service to a maximum of 35 days
✅ Local Government Pension Scheme
✅ Reduced membership fees at our leisure centres
✅ Free car parking
✅ Investment in training and career development
✅ Free LGV medicals
✅ Free tachograph card renewals
✅ Free CPC training
✅ Rushcliffe Rewards employee benefits scheme, including discounts at major retailers, restaurants and pub chains
Work That Matters
Every collection you make helps protect the local environment and supports over 120,000 residents across Rushcliffe. You'll be part of a trusted frontline team delivering vital public services and helping the Council achieve its environmental ambitions.
What We're Looking For
You will:
Hold a full LGV Category C (Class 2) licence
Hold a valid Driver CPC qualification
Be safety-conscious and reliable
Have excellent customer service skills
Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Ideally have experience of refuse collection vehicles, tipping operations and supervising or leading teams
Interested?
Ready to join an award-winning local authority, enjoy excellent public sector benefits, and make a positive difference to the community every day?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Jamie Fowler on 0115 914 8407
Tina Fox on 0115 914 8394
Apply Today
If you feel you have the experience and qualities outlined in the above post then you can obtain further details and apply online by clicking on the links below which include an online application (with the option of uploading your CV), job description, person specification and an application pack with contains further details. Alternatively, request an application form by emailing jobs@rushcliffe.gov.uk or calling 0115 914 8317.
This is a rolling recruitment campaign, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Suitable candidates may be contacted and considered for current and future vacancies as they arise.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may be filled throughout the recruitment period. Rushcliffe Borough Council reserves the right to close this recruitment campaign once all vacancies have been filled or sufficient applications have been received.