Refuse Recycling Driver – LGV
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rugby Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Refuse Recycling Driver – LGV
£33,052 – £35,719 includes vehicle check and Market Supplement Pay award pending
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
This is an important and highly visible front-line role representing the Council on a daily basis to all Borough users and residents whilst ensuring that the highest standards of waste and recycling collections are met at all times.
Duties will include collecting refuse and materials for recycling from properties throughout the Rugby Borough as well as trade waste throughout our current operational area.
You will also be doing street sweeping operations as needed.
About you
A Class 2 large goods vehicle licence (suitable to drive refuse collection vehicles up to 26 tonnes) is essential for this role.
You’ll need an understanding of health and safety legislation (Including manual handling) and Road Traffic Regulations, alongside the ability to read maps and follow existing planned routes.
The ability to be able to push wheeled bins and lift container / bulky waste items of household waste and be able to work alone with minimal supervision and as part of a team is also required.
You’ll also need to be flexible with working additional hours as required and the ability to work Bank Holidays and additional statutory days.
Benefits
• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
£33,052 – £35,719 includes vehicle check and Market Supplement Pay award pending
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
This is an important and highly visible front-line role representing the Council on a daily basis to all Borough users and residents whilst ensuring that the highest standards of waste and recycling collections are met at all times.
Duties will include collecting refuse and materials for recycling from properties throughout the Rugby Borough as well as trade waste throughout our current operational area.
You will also be doing street sweeping operations as needed.
About you
A Class 2 large goods vehicle licence (suitable to drive refuse collection vehicles up to 26 tonnes) is essential for this role.
You’ll need an understanding of health and safety legislation (Including manual handling) and Road Traffic Regulations, alongside the ability to read maps and follow existing planned routes.
The ability to be able to push wheeled bins and lift container / bulky waste items of household waste and be able to work alone with minimal supervision and as part of a team is also required.
You’ll also need to be flexible with working additional hours as required and the ability to work Bank Holidays and additional statutory days.
Benefits
• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.