Refuse Driver
Location: Brentwood Borough Council CM13 3BH
Job Type: Temporary
Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension
Proposed start date: ASAP
Pay Rates: £17.18 PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
Hours / Working Days: 37 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 07:30am -15:30pm
Sector: Council/ Enviromental Services
Based: CM13 3BH – driving HGV around surrounding area
Duties:
- Operate large refuse collection trucks (e.g. rear-end loaders or recycling vehicles) safely and efficiently along scheduled routes.
- Oversee a team of loaders or refuse collectors, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed during loading and unloading.
- Assist with the collection of domestic, commercial, and recycling waste when required, including handling bins or bags.
- Perform daily vehicle checks (e.g. oil, tyres, lights), report any defects, and ensure the vehicle is kept clean and roadworthy.
- Complete route sheets, collection logs, and incident reports accurately; comply with local authority or waste management regulations.
Skills and experience:
- Valid LGV/HGV Licence (Class 2 or Category C) Required to operate refuse collection vehicles (bin lorries).
- Driver CPC Qualification Certificate of Professional Competence – legally required for professional drivers in the UK.
- Safe Driving Skills and ability to drive large vehicles in urban, residential, and narrow streets safely and efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with loaders or waste operatives to ensure timely and safe collections.
- Follow scheduled routes and complete tasks within set timeframes.
- Understand and apply health and safety standards, especially when working near moving vehicles or handling waste.
- Represent the council or waste management company professionally in public settings.