Recycling Refuse Driver/Loader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,051 i £33,574 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Huntingdonshire District Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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We’re on the lookout for a reliable and motivated Recycling Refuse Driver/Loader to join our frontline team at Huntingdonshire District Council. This is a key role in delivering vital services to our communities, and we need someone who can lead from the front.
Location: Eastfield House, Huntingdon
Hours: Monday - Friday, from 6am - 2pm.
What you must have (essential - applications without this will not be considered):
HGV Class C Licence
CPC Qualification
Valid Tacho Digicard
A strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a safety-first mindset.
What you’ll do:
You’ll drive and operate our collection vehicles, lead your crew on daily rounds, carry out vehicle checks, and ensure safe, efficient waste and recycling collections. You’ll also use in-cab tech to log issues and complete your round. When not driving, you’ll support the team by loading bins, working outdoors in all weather, and engaging with the public in a polite and professional manner.
Why join us?
At HDC, we’re proud of our district and our people. We offer:
A supportive, team-focused environment
Full PPE and training
A role that makes a real difference in your community
A culture built on our icare values: Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising.
Ready to drive change?
If you’re qualified, dependable, and ready to take the wheel, apply now and help us deliver top-quality household waste collections that keep Huntingdonshire running smoothly.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
View the job description [PDF, 0.2MB].
Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 18 September 2025.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
Location: Eastfield House, Huntingdon
Hours: Monday - Friday, from 6am - 2pm.
What you must have (essential - applications without this will not be considered):
HGV Class C Licence
CPC Qualification
Valid Tacho Digicard
A strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a safety-first mindset.
What you’ll do:
You’ll drive and operate our collection vehicles, lead your crew on daily rounds, carry out vehicle checks, and ensure safe, efficient waste and recycling collections. You’ll also use in-cab tech to log issues and complete your round. When not driving, you’ll support the team by loading bins, working outdoors in all weather, and engaging with the public in a polite and professional manner.
Why join us?
At HDC, we’re proud of our district and our people. We offer:
A supportive, team-focused environment
Full PPE and training
A role that makes a real difference in your community
A culture built on our icare values: Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising.
Ready to drive change?
If you’re qualified, dependable, and ready to take the wheel, apply now and help us deliver top-quality household waste collections that keep Huntingdonshire running smoothly.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
View the job description [PDF, 0.2MB].
Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 18 September 2025.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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