Refuse HGV Driver / Loader at East Suffolk Council

East Suffolk, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

37225.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HGV driving, LGV Class 2 driving, Vehicle maintenance, Crew management, Health and safety, Customer care, In-cab technology, Route management, Physical fitness, Reliability

Industry

Government Administration

Description

HGV Driver * East Suffolk Services Limited, Ufford IP13 6ET * 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - planned change to Tuesday to Friday in Autumn 2026 * Salary - £34,094 - £37,225 per annum * Permanent Join our team at East Suffolk Services Limited and help keep our communities clean and safe! At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district. We’re a new, growing organisation - full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day. This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community. We currently have opportunities to join our Waste and Recycling team as a Refuse HGV Driver. Your role: You’ll be responsible for driving HGV Refuse Collection Vehicles - always prioritising health, safety, and excellent customer care. This role is essential in keeping our streets clean and tidy. As the Driver for your round, you’ll also act as chargehand, taking accountability for the vehicle and crew each day. In addition, you’ll assist with in-cab technology, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all information related to your route. What you will need: You will need to hold a full UK Driver’s License, an LGV Class 2 Category C licence and a valid driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). If you’re reliable, enjoy working as part of a team, have a keen awareness of health and safety and don’t mind physical work in all weather conditions, we’d love to hear from you. Thinking of joining us? Here’s why you should At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company’s success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That’s why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work. We value our staff In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle. These include: * A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading providers — including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists, plus life insurance. * A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London. * Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling. * Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals. * Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more. * A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you. For more information on our fantastic benefits scheme, see our employee benefits brochure. [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Other_documents/Benefits_Brochure_ESSL2025.pdf] For more information For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact HR@eastsuffolk.gov.uk [HR@eastsuffolk.gov.uk]. Closing date: 11.30pm, 4 May 2026. Interview date: week commencing 18 May 2026 (Ufford) How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx/pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Job_descriptions/Refuse_Driver_Loader_JD_FV.docx] – please note, this is currently a proposed job description, subject to consultation. Step 2 - We are accepting CV’s as applications for this post. Please complete an online application and upload your CV as part of this process. Please note, our usual Supporting Statement template (docx) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/esc-assets/Templates/Supporting_Statement_Template_ESSL.docx] is not required for this post.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for driving HGV refuse collection vehicles while ensuring the safety and efficiency of the crew. Additionally, you will act as a chargehand, managing the daily route and utilizing in-cab technology to complete tasks accurately.